A BMI of 22-25 is considered normal, 25-30 overweight, 30-35 obese, 35-40 class II obesity and more than 40 more.bidly obese or class III obesity. Surgery is considered for individuals with a BMI of 40 or those with BMI of 35 with a life threatening complication from their obesity.
Height:
Weight:
Results:
What does your BMI mean?
* Underweight
* Normal Weight
* Overweight
* Obese
* Morbidly Obese
* = <20
* = 20-25
* = 25-30
* = 30-40
* = 40 +
If your weight is endangering your health and you have found standard weight loss programs to be unsuccessful, bariatric surgery may be right for you. Millions of Americans are clinically overweight (100 pounds or more above ideal body weight). We understand our patients’ frustrations and work hard to help them by providing the latest in bariatric surgery procedures and techniques.
Our minimally invasive surgery center offers qualified patients gastric bypass procedures that change their lives. With our special training, we provide long-term weight loss success and a resolution to medical issues related to weight problems. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, and several guidelines have been published regarding its treatment. When these guidelines fail to work, bariatric surgery is the only treatment that is proven to reduce weight over the long run for patients suffering from obesity.
Gastric bypass surgery is safe and effective and frequently leads to dramatic successes. The surgery also requires a lifelong commitment to nutritional and behavior changes that are likely to significantly influence a patient’s lifestyle. In order to get the most out of your procedure (by increasing its safety and chance of success), it is important to develop appropriate eating and exercise habits following your procedure.
If you would like to learn more about our bariatric surgical center, our caring, experienced staff, and the procedures we provide, please contact us today for a consultation.

