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stands for Body Mass Index. This is a ratio between
a person's weight in kilograms divided by height
in meters squared. This is a standard formula used
to determine a patient's health risk. A BMI of greater
than 40 (or 35 with other health issues related
to obesity) is a necessary criteria for bariatric
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Introduction
The
UCLA Bariatric Surgery Program is part of one of the top medical
institutions in the country. Not only can patients be confident
that they are entering a weight reduction program that suits
their needs, but they can also be assured that their surgery
is performed by an experienced surgeon using the latest advances
in medicine.
The surgeons operating at UCLA are committed
to excellence and performing
surgery that will ultimately result in the best outcomes for
patients. Surgeons use the newest and most innovative techniques
and equipment and are highly skilled in bariatric procedures.
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