Typically, patients with a body weight > 100 lbs over ideal body weight. More precise, BMI (body mass index) > 40 kg/m²
Patients who have failed non-surgical methods of weight loss
Patients should be well informed, motivated, be committed to life-long changes in eating behavior and exercise and have acceptable operative risks
Patients should have the capacity to ensure understanding and participation in treatment and long-term follow-up as well as have realistic expectations
Age greater than 18 years old
Bariatric surgery may also be an option for patients with a BMI between 35 and 40 who suffer from obesity related diseases
Patients who have no other uncorrected metabolic or medical diseases that may cause obesity
No history of alcohol or substance abuse for at least the past 12 months. Patients will need to quit smoking for at least 3 months prior to surgery and commit to never smoking again. Smoking increases the risks of surgery and post-operative complications
Patients who have no unstable or untreated psychological disorders
