BMI Calculator

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Body Mass Index Chart BMI Weight Status Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5 - 25.0 Normal 25.0 - 30.0 Overweight 30.0 - 40.0 Obese 40 and Above Morbidly Obese

If your results from the BMI calculator are above 35 you may want to explore your weight loss options to reduce your risk of obesity related health complications. Getting back to normal weight will not only improve your health, it will enhance your quality of life as well.

Individuals with a BMI of 35 or above are at a much greater risk for developing medical complications due to the stress that excess weight places on the body. By lowering their body mass index, obese individuals can dramatically decrease the chances of co-morbid disease. However for many, especially the morbidly obese, sticking to a modified diet and an exercise plan is a tremendous challenge that few are able to overcome on their own. Thankfully, weight loss surgery options such as gastric bypass surgery and adjustable gastric banding now offer obese individuals a more effective way to lose the weight and diminish the threat of weight related health complications.

What are Co-Morbidities?

Co-morbidities are medical conditions that exist in addition to obesity and are often a result of being overweight. Co-morbidities are a factor in determining a patient's eligibility for bariatric surgery.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus - metabolic disorder resulting from the body's inability to produce enough, or to properly use, insulin
• Obstructive sleep apnea - when a person stops breathing during periods of sleep
• Hypertension - higher than normal pressure inside the arteries
• Dyslipidemias - abnormal concentrations of lipids in the blood
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease(Gerd) - a digestive disorder that is caused by gastric acid flowing from the stomach into the esophagus
• Weight-related arthropathies (joint diseases) which impair physical activity