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How does a surgeon determine who may be a good or bad candidate for bariatric surgery?

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Usually, a surgeon or health center will determine if you are a candidate by your BMI and physical condition. Your BMI usually has to be above 40 and you have to have obesity related problems that are interfering with work or everyday life. The biggest point is that the potential candidate has a lot of trouble losing weight or dieting.

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