* 100 pounds or more over ideal body weight
* Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more
* Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or more and experiencing obesity-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes
* Ages 18 to 65
* Ages over 65 are considered on a case by case basis
* Proven failure to maintain healthy weight with conventional programs and medically supervised dieting
* High risk of obesity-related health conditions




