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I am a 49 yr old female. i am 5'6 & weigh about 185-190 lbs. would any of the weight loss surgeries be an option for me?
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Your BMI is just: under 30, according to my calculations. The, technically, puts you in the overweight, not obese, category. Bariatric surgery is usually advised, and covered by insurance, for those whose BMI is >40 or 35 to 39.9 with a serious weight related problem, i.e. type 2 diabetes, etc. Occasionally someone with a BMI of 30 to 34 qualifies if health problems are severe. Bariatric surgery likely not for you
Answered 9/29/2016
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