It is more than the feeling of needing to lose weight that brings women and men into our two offices. The eligibility is based on body mass index, your previous efforts with diet and exercise, and your medical history. Research supports the benefits of weight loss surgery for those with a BMI between 35 and 39.9 with obesity-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and other obesity-related conditions. You could be a candidate for surgical weight loss if you meet any of the following criteria:

• You are more than 100 lbs. over your ideal body weight.
• You have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 40.
• You have a BMI of over 35 and are experiencing severe negative health effects, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, related to being severely overweight.
• You are unable to achieve a healthy body weight for a sustained period of time, even through medically-supervised dieting.

For example, an adult who is 5’11″ tall and weighs 290 lbs would have a BMI over 40. Calculate your BMI by searching up tools online. The NIH, as well as the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) also recommend that surgery be performed by a board-certified surgeon with specialized experience/training in bariatric and metabolic surgery, and at a center that has a multidisciplinary team of experts for follow-up care. Here at Nova Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery, we provide all of our clients with a great one of a kind experience with the best-specialized training and experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery. This may include a nutritionist, an exercise physiologist or specialist, and mental health professional. In addition, some insurance companies require that the surgery be performed at a facility that meets the ASMBS-approved quality standards (MBSAQIP). Facilities that meet high standards or quality, like those outlined in MBSAQIP, are preferable choices for patients. Here at Nova Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery, we are able to refer to great nutritionists and specialist professionals to provide our clients with the best aftercare to keep our clients on track for success.