Am I A Candidate

Your BMI is a measurement of your body weight based on your height and weight. Although your BMI does not actually “measure” your percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on your height. Due to its ease of measurement and calculation, it is the most widely used diagnostic indicator to identify a person’s optimal weight depending on his height. Your BMI “number” will inform you if you are underweight, of normal weight, overweight, or obese. However, due to the wide variety of body types, the distribution of muscle and bone mass, etc., it is not appropriate to use this as the only or final indication for diagnosis.

BMI Breakdown

Underweight -- Below 18.5 
Normal weight -- Between 18.5-24.9 
Overweight -- Between 25-29.9 
Obese -- 30 or higher

For medical weight loss:

• BMI 25+
• Or, BMI in normal range with:
  • Insulin resistance or other obesity-related health condition
  • Waist circumference is greater than 35 inches (women) or 40 inches (men)

For surgical weight loss:

• BMI 35+
• Or, you may qualify if you have serious health issues that could improve with significant weight loss.