BARIATRIC FAQ

For a detailed and updated list of frequently asked questions regarding bariatric surgery please visit: www.gastroplasty.com.
 

BMI CALCULATOR
Are you morbidly obese? There are several medically accepted criteria for defining morbid obesity. You are likely to be morbidly obese if you are:

• more than 100 lbs. over your ideal body weight, or
• have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 40, or
• have a BMI of over 35 and are experiencing severe negative health effects, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, related to being severely overweight
• unable to achieve a healthy body weight for a sustained period of time, even through medically supervised dieting

Use the following link to a calculator below to calculate your Body Mass Index.

BMI Calculator from gastroplasty.com