The UM Center for Weight Management & Wellness

Surgical Weight Loss

Who is a good candidate for weight loss surgery?

Adults ages 18 to 60 who have a BMI over 40 (calculate your BMI), thus being greater than 100 pounds overweight .
Adults with a BMI between 35 and 40, thus being approximately 75 pounds overweight, who have obesity-related medical complications, such as diabetes, heart disease, or sleep apnea.

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Those who have failed to lose weight by non-surgical means (weight loss programs, diets, etc). Some insurance companies may require documentation of participation in at least one weight loss program.
Those willing to commit to a lifelong change of proper diet, exercise, and medical follow up.

This page was last updated on: April 18, 2008.

If you would like to make an appointment or talk to someone about our services, please call 1-877-866-7348 (patients) or 1-800-373-4111 or 410-328-8940 (physicians).

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