Criteria For Bariatric Surgery

• BMI ≥40 (BMI ≥30 for BIB/Orbera®) by itself
• BMI 35-40 with obesity-related health problem/s
• Age 18-65
• Reasonable attempts at other weight loss techniques
• No drug dependency problems
• Understand the risks and commitment associated with surgery
• Pregnancy not anticipated in the first year following surgery

There is considerable flexibility in these guidelines. Sometimes a lower BMI (30-35) is accepted.