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 […]
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 […]
