What is the minimum and maximum age limit for weight loss surgery?
The age limit for bariatric surgery is usually 18-65 years. Though surgery has been performed on patients in their teens, it is considered that patients below 18 years of age are not mature enough to make this type of decision. It is important that young weight loss surgery patient have a full understanding of the lifelong commitment to the altered eating and lifestyle changes necessary for success. Conversely patients over 65 require very strong indications for surgery and must also meet the stringent Medical criteria. The risk of surgery in this age group is increased, and the benefits, in terms of reduced risk of mortality, are reduced.
