Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of body mass that is used to make the distinction between overweight and obesity. It is a measure of your weight relative to your height and may be used to assess the degree of excess weight. A BMI of 40 is approximately 100 pounds overweight.

To be considered for surgery at UMHS, you must have a BMI >= 40 or >= 35 in the presence of life threatening comorbidities. Please review program criteria.

Calculate your Body Mass Index by clicking on this link: http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm. You must know your height and weight.

BMI Categories

Healthy Weight: 18.5-24.9
Overweight: 25-29.9
Obese: 30-39.9
Morbid Obese: 40 and above

*BMI is not accurate in people with a muscular build, those who have lost muscle mass, or during pregnancy.