Do I Qualify ?

BMI or Body Mass Index which is a formula using weight and height is mostly used to determine if you will qualify for weight loss surgery.

BMI ≥ 40            regardless of medical problems

BMI ≥ 35            usually with medical problems such as:

-       type II diabetes (T2DM),

-       hypertension,

-       sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders,

-       non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,

-       osteoarthritis,

-       lipid abnormalities,

-       gastrointestinal disorders, or

-       heart disease.

BMI > 30           If Diabetes type II is not well controlled