Bariatric surgery can be appropriate for the following situations: Body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher (severe obesity) BMI of 35-39.9 with at least one obesity-related health condition, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea Patients who have reached a plateau in weight loss despite consistent effort Those experiencing intolerable side effects from medications Individuals struggling to adhere to long-term pharmacologic or dietary regimens For patients who meet surgical criteria and want more definitive results, surgery addresses the underlying biology that drives weight regain and establishes a sustainable foundation for weight loss
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