When you have been trying to lose weight through diet and exercise, but haven’t been successful, you may consider weight loss surgery.
Weight loss surgery is not a quick fix. That’s why the Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society has published guidelines about eligibility. (Source: World Obesity)
- BMI > 35 by itself or >30 if there is an associated obesity illness, such as diabetes or sleep apnoea
- Reasonable attempts at other weight loss techniques
- Age 18-65
- Obesity related health problems
- No psychiatric or drug dependency problems
- A capacity to understand the risks and commitment associated with the surgery