Q – What is the BMI index level you must be at to be a candidate for WLS Surgery?

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* 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