what do you have to do to qualify for gastric bypass surgery?
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I believe you need a BMI of over 40.
BMI Index. Do a search for it, enter your height and weight and it will tell you your number.
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You have to be diagnosed as obese. I heard of some people actually gaiing weight just to reach the standard
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Oprah
Consult a medical doctor, that specializes in gastric medicines.
Your BMI must be over 40, with no co-morbidities (high blood pressure, sleep apnea, diabetes) or 35-40 with one or more co-morbidities. You will probably have to prove to your insurance company that you have failed at diet and exercise. My insurance company (VISTA) is currently making me do a 6 month physician supervised diet before they will approve.
I would suggest you check out
http://www.obesityhelp.com
There is lots of great info on that website. I would first start this journey by talking to your primary care physician (PCP). If he/she is not supportive of you and you really feel that you need this surgery, get a new PCP. You will need all the support you can get.
Good Luck!
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