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How overweight do you have to be to get gastric bypass?.

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In general, gastric bypass or another weight-loss surgery could be an option for you if: Efforts to lose weight with diet and exercise have been unsuccessful Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher Your BMI is 35 or more and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea

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