Do I Qualify for Weight Loss Surgery?

One of the most common questions we hear is "Do I qualify for weight loss surgery?"

A person's eligibility for weight loss surgery is determined by their BMI (Body Mass Index). BMI describes a person's weight relative to their height and correlates strongly with the body fat content.

Check your BMI using the calculator provided.

The Reduxion team adhere to the NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) guidelines. However, your heaviest weight is taken into consideration along with any family history of weight related health issues.

Intra-gastric Balloon

To qualify for the Intra-gastric Balloon you must be:

  • At least 18 years old
  • Over weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 27
  • Ready to commit to long-term changes relating to eating patterns and exercise

Gastric Band

To qualify for the gastric band you must have tried to lose weight using conventional methods without success and be:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have a BMI equal to or more than 40 at your heaviest weight
  • Have a BMI equal to or more than 35 at your heaviest weight and suffer from weight related issues that pose a risk to your long-term health
  • Ready to commit to long-term changes relating to eating patterns and exercise
  • Willing to have band adjustments in order for the band to reach its optimum effectiveness
  • Gastric banding is best suited to a person who has regular meal patterns and whose diet does not include a lot of sweet foods

Gastric Sleeve

To qualify for the sleeve gastrectomy you must have tried to lose weight using conventional methods without long term success and be:

  • At least 18 years old
  • Overweight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 40
  • Overweight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or above and suffer from an obesity-related health condition that poses a serious risk to your long term health (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc)
  • Not suffering from any other diseases that may have caused your obesity
  • Willing to continue being monitored by the specialist treating you
  • Ready to commit to long-term changes relating to eating patterns and exercise

Gastric Bypass

To qualify for the gastric bypass you must have tried to lose weight using conventional methods without long term success and be:

  • At least 18 years old
  • Overweight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 40
  • Overweight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or above and suffer from an obesity-related health condition that poses a serious risk to your long term health (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc)
  • Not suffering from any other diseases that may have caused your obesity
  • Willing to continue being monitored by the specialist treating you
  • Ready to commit to long-term changes relating to eating patterns and exercise

If you are unsure whether you qualify for weight loss surgery and would like to discuss your eligibility over the phone, please contact us on 01753 665480.