Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
A Body Mass Index (BMI)
greater than 40 is by definition morbid obesity. Lesser BMI may
be morbid if associated by serious co-morbidities.
Answering the question "Am I Morbidly Obese?" may give
you the courage you need to take the first step towards gastric
bypass surgery. Below, we've included a BMI Calculator that you
can use to determine if you are morbidly obese. (However, BMI is
only one of many factors we consider when determining whether or
not a patient is a good candidate for weight loss surgery.)
You may be a good candidate for surgery if:
- You are 45 kg or more over your healthy (ideal) body weight
- You have a BMI of 40 or more
- You have a BMI of 35 or more and have serious health problems,
such as diabetes or heart disease, that are caused by your excess
weight
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