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Am I too big for bypass surgery?

Bumpba123
I want to talk to a doctor about getting bypass surgery but I am afraid of being turned down. My BMI is 54, height 6'5", weight 450lb. I'm nervous because this seems like my only hope. Even if I could exercise it off to a lower BMI that would take years. Is there an upper limit to how big I can be and still get surgery (either BMI or weight)? How much riskier is it?

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Dr. Pablo Garcia, MD
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Dr. John Pilcher, MD
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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Dr. H. Joseph Naim, MD, FACS
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