Weight loss surgery may be suitable for someone who meets all the criteria below:
- Has already attended a service such as Healthy Helpings or a commercial slimming group such as Scottish Slimmers or Weight Watchers
- Meets Obesity Treatment. Best Practice Guide. (The National Planning Forum. July 2012) prioritisation criteria 1 for weight loss surgery -be aged 18- 44, BMI 35 – 40 kg/ m2 AND diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the past 5 years
Speak to your doctor (GP) first, who can organise a referral.