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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.
Growing up, and maxing out at a statuesque 5’0”, there was never anywhere for the extra pounds to hide.
After years of yo-yo dieting I was desperate to find something to help save my life.
Like many people, I’ve battled with my weight all my life. I always felt like a failure because I couldn’t control this one area of my life.
It was important to me to have an experienced surgeon and a program that had all the resources I knew I would need.