Surgical Associates at Virginia Hospital Center - Surgeon, Northern VA & Washington DC

Am I a Candidate?

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is an approximate measure of body fat based on your height and weight. As a person’s BMI gets higher, there is an increased risk for diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, certain cancers and many other illnesses.

To calculate your BMI, enter your height and weight, and then click on “Calculate Your BMI”:

BMI	Classification	Level of Health Risk
Under 18.5	Underweight	Minimal
18.5-24.9	Normal Weight	Minimal
25-29.9	Overweight	Increased
30-24.9	Obese	High
35-39.9	Severly Obese	Very High
40 and over	Morbidly Obese	Extremely High

If your BMI is in the Severe Obesity or Morbid Obesity categories, you may be a candidate for weight loss surgery. Our surgeons will perform a thorough evaluation and determine your eligibility based on your other medical conditions and your prior weight loss attempts among other factors.

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