Medically reviewed by Dr. Babak Moeinolmolki, board-certified bariatric surgeon, Healthy Life Bariatrics, Los Angeles. Last updated 2026-06-13.“My BMI is 32 — do I qualify for bariatric surgery, or do I need to wait until I’m 35?” This is one of the most common questions we get. The honest 2026 answer is: the rules changed. The American Society for Metabolic and […]
Introduction to Do You Qualify for Weight Loss Surgery?It’s no secret that the world is getting heavier. A combination of gargantuan food portions, unhealthy food choices, and sedentary lifestyles have had detrimental effects on our weight and health.A whopping two out of every five adults is either overweight or obese. And nearly half of all adults will be considered obese […]
