From: Outcome of gastroplasty and gastric bypass in a single centre in the UK
Category | BMI (kg/m2) |
---|---|
Underweight | <18.5 |
Normal | 18.5-24.9 |
Overweight | 25.0-29.9 |
Obesity Class I | 30.0-34.9 |
Obesity Class II | 35.0-39.9 |
Obesity Class III | >40 |
As Per NICE Guidelines, The individual | Â |
   • Must be aged 18 or over | |
   • Has to have been receiving treatment in a specialist obesity clinic as a hospital | |
   • Has tried all other appropriate non-surgical treatments to lose weight but have not been able to maintain weight loss | |
   • Has no specific medical or psychological reasons why they shouldn't have this type of surgery | |
   • Is generally fit enough to have an anaesthetic and surgery | |
   • Understands that they will need to be followed up by a doctor and other healthcare professionals such as dieticians or psychologists over the long term |