Candidates for Surgery

An obese person will be a candidate for surgery if:

Has a BMI >40.
Has a BMI >35 and also suffers from significant medical problems (Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension, arthritis, sleep apnoea etc.).
Is motivated.
Poses an acceptable surgical risk.
Understands and accepts that the surgery is only the beginning of a life-long
commitment.

Surgery will be considered after the patient has unsuccessfully undergone medical diets; has been under the care of a dietician and a psychologist and feels that further attempts at diets will be unsuccessful i.e. a candidate for surgery must have first tried and failed less invasive treatment options.