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To be eligible for weight loss surgery, you must meet the following criteria.
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have tried diet programs and have failed
- You have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, or a BMI of 35 with other associated illness
If you do qualify, you will undergo physical and emotional assessments, including visits with a psychologist and a surgeon, and undergo various tests to make sure you are an appropriate patient for weight loss surgery.
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