Candidates for bariatric surgery include individuals:

• With a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40, or those with BMIs of 35-39 with co-morbid disease
• That are at least 100 pounds above ideal weight with a history of obesity and documented weight loss efforts provided by health care professionals  
• Candidates who attend the “Introductory Bariatric Surgery Lecture” offered by Mercy, and complete an informed consent form