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CRITERIA FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY

Weight loss surgery on the NHS

The criteria for weight loss surgery on the NHS can vary across England. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend that surgery should be provided on the NHS if you meet all of the following criteria:
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  • you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40kg/m2 or more, or a BMI between 35kg/m2 and 40kg/m2 and a health condition such as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Diabetes or High blood pressure, conditions which may improve following weight loss
  • you have tried several different methods to lose weight, such as dieting and exercise, but have struggled to lose weight or keep it off
  • you have attended a tier 3 specialist weight management service
  • you agree to commit to long-term follow-up after surgery – such as making healthy lifestyle changes and attending regular check-ups

Only patients who have met with their GP and found to have a BMI more than 50kg/m2 can be referred directly to the bariatric service for assessment. If accepted, patients must complete six months of assessment, stabilisation and preparation within the service before surgery can be performed. If you've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes recently and/or are of a South Asian background, a lower BMI may be considered.

Even if you meet some of these criteria, you are likely to have an extensive screening process to see if you qualify.

Private weight loss surgery

You still must to meet criteria for surgery in the private sector to be considered for bariatric surgery. You may not need a referral from your GP for private treatment, but it's a good idea to speak to them for advice first.
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There are various procedures available in the private sector which help you manage your weight including gastric balloons, gastric bands, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric bypass. Each procedure has different qualifying criteria. For example, to be considered for a gastric balloon, you have a BMI of over 27kg/m2. You must have a BMI of over 35kg/m2 with co-morbidities or 40kg/m2 without any co-morbidities to be considered for a Sleeve Gastrectomy. If you are of a South Asian background, a lower BMI may be considered.
​If you are considering weight loss

surgery and want to know if it's the

right way forward for you, contact me

today​​ for ​personalised advice  

 
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  • Home
  • About me
    • Neha Parekh RD
    • Why choose a Dietitian?
  • Patient information
    • Treatment Options
    • Criteria for bariatric surgery
    • Gastric Band
    • Gastric Sleeve
    • Gastric Bypass
    • Gastric Balloon
    • Treatment abroad
    • Excess skin
  • Services
    • Weight Management
    • Considering or prepping for surgery
    • Support and aftercare
    • Consultation information
  • Blog
    • Steps to losing weight successfully
    • Lets talk about non-scale victories
    • The 20/20/20 rule of eating
  • More
    • Contact
    • Privacy policy