We need to pay attention to a number of criteria in patients who will undergo bariatric surgery.
One of the most important criteria is the body mass index (BMI). BMI is a value calculated by dividing body weight(kg) to the square of height in meters.
Obesity is classified in 3 subgroups; 30-35, 35-40 and over 40.
Bariatric surgery must be performed if BMI is between 35-40 in obesity-related conditions. These are:
Type-2 diabetes,
Hypertension,
High total cholesterol, high triglyceride and low HDL cholesterol levels ,
Sleep apnea syndrome,
Fatty liver disease (NASH),
Asthma,
Gastroesophageal reflux disease,
Venous stasis disease, deep venous insufficiency,
Urinary incontinence,
Joint deformities and joint disorders according to heavy weight.