Am I a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?

Where you carry your body fat may be just as important as how many extra pounds you’re carrying on your frame. Both men and women who tend to carry their weight in the middle are at a much higher risk for health problems, as opposed to those who carry more weight in their hips. In any case, you can use a measurement called body mass index, better known as BMI, to determine whether your weight is dangerous to your health. If you’re BMI is at 30 or higher, your health may be in danger. Below is a calculator to help you determine your BMI.

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Body Mass Index is a ratio of weight to height. It’s the chief method that medical professionals use to determine whether an adult is a healthy weight.

BMI Categories

• Normal weight: 18.5 to 24.9
• Overweight: 25-29.9
• Obesity:
     Category I: 30-34.9
     Category II: 35-39.9
• Morbid Obesity: 40 and over

As a person’s BMI exceeds the normal range, their risk for obesity-related diseases increases. BMI addresses just height and weight, but is considered a good risk predictor for all but highly trained athletes.

Who is a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
A person with:

• BMI = 40 or more OR
• BMI = 30 or more with an obesity-related health condition (type and severity are factors)
• Previous attempts at weight loss

These are guidelines established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Age and other factors may also be taken into consideration. Additionally, your insurance policy may have additional requirements for coverage. (Our staff can help you learn more.)

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