BMI Calculator

Criteria for Bariatric Surgery 

Bariatric surgery may be right for you if:

  • Your BMI is 40 or higher.
  • Your BMI is 35 or higher and also suffer from one or more health problems such as Type

II Diabetes, Hypertension, Osteoarthritis, or Sleep Apnea.

  • You have been overweight for more than 5 years.
  • Your serious attempts to lose weight have had only short-term success.
  • You do not have any other disease that may have caused your obesity.
  • You are prepared to make substantial changes in your eating habits and lifestyle.
  • You are willing to continue being monitored by the specialist who is treating you.
  • You do not drink alcohol in excess.

To see if you qualify for surgery, please use the calculator below.

Compute your BMI
Height:  feet  inches
Weight:  pounds
Gender: Male Female
Your BMI:
BMI Classification Health Risk
Under 18.5 Underweight Minimal
18.5 - 24.9 Normal Weight Minimal
25 - 29.9 Overweight Increased
30 - 34.9 Obese High
35 - 39.9 Severely Obese Very High
40 and Over Morbidly Obese Extremely High