Surgical Prerequisites and BMI calculator

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Bariatric surgery may be the next step for people who remain severely obese after trying nonsurgical approaches, or for people who have an obesity-related disease. Surgery to produce weight loss is a serious undertaking. Anyone thinking about undergoing this type of operation should understand what it involves. Answers to the following questions may help you decide whether weight-loss surgery is right for you.

Are you:

unlikely to lose weight or keep weight off long-term with nonsurgical measures?
well informed about the surgical procedure and the effects of treatment?
determined to lose weight and improve your health?
aware of how your life may change after the operation (adjustment to the side effects of the operation, including the need to chew food well and inability to eat large meals)?
aware of the potential for serious complications, dietary restrictions, and occasional failures?
committed to lifelong medical follow-up and vitamin/mineral supplementation?

BMI uses your height and weight values to determine whether you are at risk for weight-related health problems.

You may be a candidate for surgery if you have:

a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more—about 100 pounds overweight for men and 80 pounds for women (see BMI
chart below)
a BMI between 35 and 39.9 and a serious obesity-related health problem such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or severe sleep apnea (when breathing stops for short periods during sleep)
an understanding of the operation and the lifestyle changes you will need to make.

Calculate Your Body Mass Index(BMI)

To instantly find out your Body Mass Index and what treatment plan may be appropriate for you, please:

1) Enter your Height & Weight in the boxes below.

2) Press the 'What's My BMI?' button.

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