Who Qualifies For Surgery?
Surgical weight loss is not for everyone. The Oregon Bariatric Center follows American Society for Bariatric Surgery guidelines to determine who could have a surgical weight loss procedure. The ideal patient will:
- Be 100 pounds overweight
- Have a BMI of 40 or higher
- Have a history of documented attempts at weight loss
- Not have alcohol, drug, or smoking problems
If you have a BMI of 35-39.9 and another condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or heart disease, you can also be considered for surgical weight loss.
Use our electronic BMI calculator to easily determine your body mass index.