30 or more with a serious health problem linked to obesity such as Type 2 diabetes, or metabolic syndrome such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol;27.5 or more with a serious health problem linked to inadequately controlled Type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
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14) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases . Definition & Facts for Bariatric Surgery. Available from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/bariatric-surgery/definition-facts
Please consider other lifestyle alternatives before surgery.