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What does your number mean?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults.

BMI values are age-independent and the same for both sexes.
The health risks associated with increasing BMI are continuous and the interpretation of BMI gradings in relation to risk may differ for different populations.

As of today if your BMI is at least 35 to 39.9 and you have an associated medical condition such as diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure or if your BMI is 40 or greater, you may qualify for a bariatric operation.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Claros.

< 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal Weight
25 – 29.9 Overweight
30 – 34.9 Class I Obesity
35 – 39.9 Class II Obesity
≥ 40 Class III Obesity (Morbid)

What does your number mean?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults.

BMI values are age-independent and the same for both sexes.
The health risks associated with increasing BMI are continuous and the interpretation of BMI gradings in relation to risk may differ for different populations.

As of today if your BMI is at least 35 to 39.9 and you have an associated medical condition such as diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure or if your BMI is 40 or greater, you may qualify for a bariatric operation.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Claros.

< 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal Weight
25 – 29.9 Overweight
30 – 34.9 Class I Obesity
35 – 39.9 Class II Obesity
≥ 40 Class III Obesity (Morbid)

Chelle

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Down 130 pounds 
with the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass.

Being overweight runs in my family. I watched my mom struggle with her weight and diabetes, which ultimately claimed her life. I decided that I needed to take control of my health before I became my mom, and my daughter became me. Attending a St. Luke’s info seminar and listening to real patients share their success stories gave me the confidence to know I was in good hands.

Immediately after surgery, I started walking a little each day. Now I have completed multiple races and my family spends our weekends hiking, camping and kayaking. We are finally living the life we were meant to live, and I’m not sitting on the sidelines anymore!

    • Address

    HOSPITAL

    St. Luke’s Hospital – Allentown, 
Campus
,

    1736 Hamilton Street,

    Allentown, PA 18104

    OFFICE

    Weight Management Center,

    240 Cetronia Road, Suite 205 North,

    Allentown, PA 18104