USE OUR BMI CALCULATOR TO FIND OUT IF YOU
ARE A CANDIDATE FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY

Obesity can have many causes including heredity, metabolic disorders, as well as social and emotional eating habits. Regardless of the causes, morbid obesity greatly increases the chance of developing health conditions that can result in significant physical, mental and social disabilities, and in some cases death. If you think your weight might negatively impact your health, our BMI Calculator can help determine if you are a candidate for gastric banding.

Body Mass Index (BMI) Chart

You may be a candidate if:

• BMI calculator shows your body mass index is 33 or higher
• Suffer from other conditions such as severe sleep apnea, diabetes or heart problems
• Overweight for more than 5 years
• Unable to sustain weight loss from various diet attempts
• Willing to change your lifestyle and eating habits
• Do not drink alcohol to excess.

Use our BMI Calculator to determine if you are a candidate.

Use the BMI calculator below to determine your body mass index. BMI is the relationship between weight and height associated with body fat and health risk. Generally speaking, adults with a BMI of at least 33 or above are ideal candidates for lap band surgery.