2. CONTENT
● What is bariatric surgery
● BMI
● Types of bariatric surgery
● Benefits
● Cost
3. What is bariatric surgery
● Bariatric surgery is a treatment option for
patients with morbid obesity. This surgery
helps you lose weight by altering your body’s
food digestion and absorption
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5. BMI
Obesity is determined according to one’s BMI. BMI measures weight for height of a person. It is a
measure for obesity in numbers.
Weight (in Kgs)
BMI = --------------------------------------------------------
Height (in meters) X Height (in meters