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Originally Posted by shortgal  What are the Acceptance" guidelines by this center? Why are some people not accepted into the program..
Sure sounds like they are part of a "study" program where they track all participants for statistical purposes.
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Well, you have to have a BMI of 40 or higher or 35-39 with at least 2 comorbities. Obviously have to get medical clearence, psychological clearence, etc... You have to attened health and wellness classes, suppport grups, etc...Yes they do keep statistics on all patients, and i guess this white light thing is a way to do that. But this is not a study program. This particular group of surgeons have been practicing WLS for a long time and they are a "center of excellence". Not that there is anything wrong with a "study program" but I would be too scared to to be part of a "clinical trial" or something.
I just think it's good that they have a criteria set up. I mean obviously you have to meet your insurance guidelines, but for those who are self pay, they can't just come in because they are overweight (not obese) and pay a doctor to have this surgery... they have to meet the same criteria as the and go through the same process as the rest of us.
