BMI = "Body Mass Index"

Being overweight is obviously a product of both how much you weigh plus how tall you are. Using these two things, researchers have put together a formula for standardizing the extent of overweight. The typical BMI is around 25. Individuals with a BMI 35-40 qualify for bariatric surgery if they have comorbid conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea and a few others. Those with a BMI more than 40 may qualify without having those comorbid conditions.

Please use the chart below to determine your BMI.