Qualifications for bariatric surgery
Inova follows eligibility requirements for weight loss (bariatric) surgery established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Surgical weight loss is recommended for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater. You may be eligible for weight loss surgery with a BMI of 35 with comorbidities. Co-morbidities include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and sleep apnea, among others. This translates to being at least 100 pounds overweight.
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If you have a BMI of 40 or greater or a BMI of 35 with comorbidities please use our online contact form to learn more about our weight loss programs.
Body Mass Index (BMI) classifications
| Classification | BMI | U.S. Population |
| Overweight | > 25.0 | 60 percent |
| Obese (class I) | 33.0 to 34.9 | 18 percent |
| Obese (class II) | 35.0 to 39.9 | |
| Clinically severe obesity (class III) | > 40.0 | 5 percent |