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BMI Calculator
A Body Mass
Index (BMI)
greater than 40
is by
definition
morbid obesity.
Lesser BMI may
be morbid if
associated by
serious
co-morbidities.
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Body Mass Index standards:
18.5 to 24.9
Healthy
25 to 29.9
Overweight
30 to 39.9 Obese
40 to 49.9 Morbidly
Obese
50 or higher Super
Obese
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You may
be a
good
candidate
for
surgery
if:
- You are 100 pounds or
more over your healthy
(ideal) body weight
- You have a BMI of 40 or
more
- You have a BMI of 35 or
more and have serious
health problems, such
as diabetes or heart
disease, that are
caused by your excess
weight
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Name: |
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Laura |
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Surgery: |
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Gastric
Bypass |
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Before: |
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289 lbs |
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After: |
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165 lbs |
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Weight Loss: |
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124
lbs |
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