Do I Qualify for Weight Loss Surgery in Maryland?

Have you found yourself wondering “do I qualify for weight loss surgery in Maryland”? Well, stick around and find out. We have a compiled a list of the typical requirements for eligibility, as well as what you can expect from the process.

Qualifications for Bariatric Surgery

Thanks to new guidelines, more people are now eligible for bariatric surgery. According to the new ASMBS guidelines, metabolic and bariatric surgery is recommended for individuals with a BMI of 35 more, regardless of the presence of obesity related conditions. Additionally, individuals with a BMI of 30-34.9 are eligible for weight loss surgery if they have a metabolic disease.

Evaluation Process

Before your first appointment, you should make sur that you are up to date with all routine health screenings. During your consultation, your provider will go over any tests needed for your evaluation. Typically, this includes blood tests, medical imaging, and in some cases minor procedures like an upper endoscopy.

We will also go over your insurance company’s requirements for approving weight loss surgery in Maryland. Most insurance plans require 3-6 months of medically supervised weight-loss attempts before approving surgery. We can help you meet this requirement as well.

Pre-Op Requirements

After you complete all necessary tests and meet insurance requirements for surgery, you will have your preoperative visit. During this appointment, you will discuss what to expect before, during and after surgery. Your provider will discuss your recovery process and the post-bariatric diet that you will need follow. You will likely speak to a dietician during this time as well.

This is also when you schedule your operation, which is usually a few weeks after the preop visit. Depending on the type of bariatric surgery, you may have to follow a special diet in the weeks leading up to your surgery. Your provider will discuss all these guidelines with you and ensure that you understand what to do.