<\/span><\/h2>\nDoctors use international guidelines to decide who may benefit. They look at your body mass index<\/strong>, your health conditions, and your past efforts to lose weight. They also consider your readiness for lifelong follow up.<\/p>\n<\/span>Medical criteria, in plain language<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Often recommended<\/strong> if your BMI is 35 or higher<\/strong>, even if you do not have other illnesses.<\/li>\n
- May be considered<\/strong> if your BMI is 30 to 34.9<\/strong> and you have metabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes that is hard to control.<\/li>\n
- These modern criteria update older rules. Your team will always assess your individual case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>Who should wait or avoid surgery<\/span><\/h3>\nSome people should delay or avoid surgery because of specific medical issues, untreated eating disorders, substance use, or inability to commit to follow up. The surgical team will help you make a safe plan. A mental health and nutrition review is a standard part of care.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Preparing for Surgery<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>Assessments you can expect<\/span><\/h3>\n