BMI CALCULATOR
Are you a good candidate?
The body mass index (BMI) is a statistical measurement which compares a person's weight and height. It does not measure the overall body fat percentage, it is used to estimate a healthy body weight based on how tall a person is. The BMI index is widely used as a diagnostic tool to identify weight problems whether the individual is underweight, overweight or obese.
If you want to check in what shape you are in, please fill in your details below to identify which category you belong to.
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| BMI |
Classed As |
Health Risk |
| Less than 18.5 |
Underweight |
Some health risk |
| 18.5 to 24.9 |
Ideal |
Normal |
| 25 to 29.9 |
Overweight |
Moderate health risk |
| 30 to 39.9 |
Obese |
High health risk |
| 40 and over |
Very obese |
Very high health risk |
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According to NICE (National Institute of health and Clinical Excellence):
- The ideal BMI for gastric banding is 40 or between 30 and 40 if you also have a condition that poses serious health risks such as high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease.
- The ideal BMI for a gastric balloon is between 30 and 35.
The BMI index does not take into account large muscle and bone mass. Each patients is different and the right course of treatment will be determined by your surgeon at the time of consultation.
