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What is the BMI requirement for bariatric surgery in India?
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What is the BMI requirement for bariatric surgery in India?
Standard criteria: BMI ≥ 37.5 for Asian patients, or BMI ≥ 32.5 with obesity-related comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea). Your surgeon will assess eligibility.
Answer reviewed by Arodya medical team. Last updated March 2026.
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