Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures

Laparoscopic Procedures for Morbid Obesity


		Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures

Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures: Physician Section: BMI

Body Mass Index Calculator

Patients may qualify for a bariatric surgical procedure if they have a BMI over 40 or a BMI over 35 if they have been diagnosed with a co-morbid factor or condition.

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BMI Calculation for the Pediatric Patient Population [children] uses different guidelines. Please use the CDC Guidelines.

For Metric [European System] Measurements, click the word "Metric". For US [Pounds, Feet & Inches], click the word "US". Then enter the data in the corresponding box.

Essential websites on Morbid Obesity

> Basics about overweight and Obesity: NIH CDC Consensus

> Obesity and Genetics: CDC Update

> Body Mass index Classification and Calculation: Adult and Children

> Obesity trends

> Nutrition and Physical Activities: CDC Website

> Weight Control Information Network: A NIH Product

> American Obesity Association