Am I A Candidate for Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Just because you are a bit overweight does not mean that you will pass the guidelines to have mini gastric bypass surgery. You must meet a certain criteria before your physician will refer you to a gastric bypass surgeon.

The criteria for a candidate, for mini gastric bypass surgery are as follows:

•  Between the ages of 16 and 55

•  A body mass index of 40 or above

•  A body mass index of 30 or higher with obese health related issues

•  A body weight of over 350 pounds

•  Usually the patient must be active such as working, going to school etc.

•  No history of prior weight loss surgery

•  No history of any abdominal surgery

•  No history of drug use

•  No history of alcohol abuse

•  Must have documented proof of support from family members

•  Must have a personal physician

•  No history of psychiatric illness

•  No history of prednisone therapy

•  No history of systemic lupus erythematosis

•  No history of Rheumatoid Arthritis

•  No history of collagen vascular disease

•  Documented agreement to follow up to decrease risks of vitamin deficiencies, mineral deficiencies, ulcers and other nutritional deficiencies

•  Must have tried all other methods of weight loss including medications and exercise programs without success

•  Other health related illnesses or problems brought on by the weight gain.

Not all physicians have the same exact guidelines for mini gastric bypass surgery. It would be in your best interest to talk with your physician and a gastric surgeon to ensure that you qualify for mini gastric bypass surgery.