One method commonly used to determine whether you have excess overweight is to use the Body Mass Index Calculator (BMI):
The higher your BMI, the higher your risk of overweight related diseases.
Weight Loss Surgery might be right for you, if you meet the following criteria:
- You have a BMI > or = to 40
- You have a BMI > or = to 35 and have overweight related health problems
- You have been overweight for more than 5 years
- You are ready to follow the recommendations of the surgical team
The best way, however, to see whether you are a candidate for a Weight Loss Surgery is to take the advice of your weight loss surgeon.
