Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right for You?

Gastric bypass surgery is being used more and more often as Americans continue to gain weight.

The American Society for Bariatric Surgery reports that 63,000 weight-loss operations were performed in the United States in 2002.

The number of weight loss surgeries will continue to go up as more and more people become dangerously obese. Several bariatric surgical centers are now operating on teens, and a national policy concerning the criteria for accepting younger surgical patients is being developed.

Bariatric surgery can have great benefits, but it also can have great risks. For that reason the North American Association for the Study of Obesity advises that this weight loss surgery should only be considered if:

Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity)
Your BMI is 35 to 39.0 (obesity) and you have a serious weight-related health problem such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

Gastric bypass surgery is not for everyone

If you are thinking of gastric bypass surgery for your weight problem, you should do very careful research before committing to the surgery. Most reputable doctors will ask you to live on a lowered calorie diet for at least six months before the surgery.

Weight: lbs.

Height: Ft. In.

Body Mass Index

According to the Panel on Energy, Obesity, and Body Weight Standards published by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your category is:

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Your surgeon will also discuss any possible medical or emotional issues that may get in the way of complete recovery. This surgery is known to have a fairly high rate or complications, and some of them are life threatening. Find out everything you can about this procedure before you decide.

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Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right for You?

Gastric bypass surgery is not for everyone

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