Medical City Bariatric Program

Body Mass Index
Bariatric surgery is not a “quick fix” solution to weight management. And deciding whether or not this surgery is the right option for you is a big decision. The following are some basic criteria used to Ba are a candidate:

• If you are more than 100 lbs. over your ideal body weight, or
• have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 40 (see the calculator below), or
• have a BMI of over 35 and have co-morbidities such as high blood pressure or diabetes, related to being severely overweight or
• have been unable to achieve a healthy body weight for a sustained period of time, even through medically supervised dieting

BMI Calculator

Attend a free seminar or schedule an appointment for an in-person consultation by calling 972-566-7111. And let the specialists weigh in on your situation.