If you are significantly overweight and want to make a lifestyle change, you may be a candidate for weight loss surgery at Cleveland Clinic.

You could be a candidate for weight loss surgery if you meet any of the following criteria:
  • You are more than 100 pounds over your ideal body weight
  • You have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 40
  • You have a BMI of over 35 and are experiencing obesity related health conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes
  • You are unable to achieve a healthy body weight, even through medically-supervised dieting