BMI Calculator — Are You a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery?

Calculate your Body Mass Index in seconds. Discover if gastric sleeve, bypass, or other bariatric procedures could be right for you — based on the official WHO/NIH guidelines used by US bariatric programs.


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BMI categories (WHO/NIH)

Category BMI Recommendation
Underweight < 18.5 Nutritional evaluation
Normal 18.5 - 24.9 Maintain healthy habits
Overweight 25 - 29.9 Lifestyle changes; balloon may help
Obesity I 30 - 34.9 Bariatric surgery if comorbidities
Obesity II 35 - 39.9 Candidate for sleeve or bypass
Obesity III (Severe) ≥ 40 Bariatric surgery strongly recommended

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If your BMI indicates obesity, schedule a free consultation. We will recommend the best procedure for your specific case — based on your BMI, comorbidities, and goals.

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