According to the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), weight loss surgery is an option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or those who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. The operation promotes weight loss by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process. As with other treatments for obesity, the best results are achieved with healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity.
You may be a candidate for surgery if you have: