.: Body Mass Index Calculator :.

Body Mass Index Calculator

Use the calculator below to figure out your Body Mass Index to help determine if you're a good candidate for Lap Band surgery.

Enter your height in feet: + inches:
Enter your weight in pounds:

Your result is:

Body Mass Index	Interpretation
Under 25	Not at Risk
25 - 30	Overweight, Increased health risk
30 - 35	Obesity, Surgery is an option for select patients
Over 35	Morbid Obesity, Surgery is the recommended option

Obesity Complications

This is a partial list of complications or comorbidities from obesity that worsen and can become life-threatening as your weight increases. Each patient is different, and is not possible to predict which or how many health problems or comorbidities and/or complications each patient will develop.

Arterosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease
Angina
Elevated cholesterol and/or triglycerides
Ischemic heart disease(low blood flow)
Strokes
Heart failure
High blood pressure

Respiratory Disease
Sleep apnea
Asthma
Respiratory failure
Respiratory insufficiency

Pancreatic disease
Diabetes mellitus

Cancer (increased risk)
Breast Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Colon Cancer

Gastrointestinal Disease
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
(GERD)
Fatty liver
Gallstones
Liver Cirrhosis

Renal Disease
High Blood Pressure
Gout

Orthopedic
Arthritis
Gout
Joint and extremity problems

Gonadal Diseases
Infertility
Uterine bleeding
Menstrual cycle irregularities

Psychological
Depression
Low self esteem