I’m a big guy, I’ve always been big and have tried a number of diets, but never really been able to get my weight under control. How do I determine if surgery is a good option for me?

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David S. Tichansky, MD, FACS

Academic Title: Professor

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In general, if your body mass index (BMI) is more than 40, or more than 35 and you have a weight-related health condition bariatric surgery is likely a good option for you.

You can use this online tool to calculate your BMI.