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Is It Right For You?

To be a candidate for bariatric surgery, patients should meet all of the criteria established by the National Institutes of Health. One of the key criteria is your Body Mass Index (BMI). Your Body Mass Index is a product of height versus weight.

There is a formula that uses these two variables to standardize the extent of obesity. Individuals with a BMI over 40 may qualify for bariatric surgery. Please use the calculator below to determine your BMI.

BMI Calculator
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Guage Your Results
BMI Range Meaning
Under 19 Underweight
Between 19 and 24 Ideal
Between 25 and 29 Overweight
Between 30 and 39 Obese
Between 40 and 49 Morbid Obesity
Over 50 Super-Morbid Obesity


If your BMI is over 35, and you have a significant number of health problems (ex: diabetes, sleep apnea, etc.) caused by your weight condition, then you may also be a candidate for bariatric surgery.


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4727 Friendship Avenue, Suite 140
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

West Penn Bariatric Surgery Center at Forbes Regional Campus
2566 Haymaker Road
Professional Office Building #1, Suite 304
Monroeville, PA 15146