| Are You a Candidate?
You may be a candidate for surgical weight loss if you have:
- A body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more;
- A BMI between 35.0-39.9 and a serious obesity-related health problem;
- An ability to make a variety of lifestyle changes required for weight maintenance after surgery;
- Quit smoking/nicotine/tobacco or are a non-smoker.
You may be a candidate for medical weight loss if you have:
- A body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more;
- A BMI greater than 27.0 and a serious obesity-related health problem;
- An ability to make a variety of lifestyle changes required for long-term weight maintenance.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
This table can help you determine your approximate Body Mass Index.
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Online Tool
Use this tool to calculate your body mass index.
BMI Calculator
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