Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body mass index (BMI) is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. Use the interactive calculator below to determine your BMI.

Weight Height

Your BMI:
Your Category is:

BMI Chart:

Underweight: under 18.5
Normal: 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight: 25 - 29.9
Obese Class I: 30 - 34.9
Obese Class II: 35 - 39.9
Obese Class III: over 40

TYPES OF BARIATRIC SURGERY

The Bariatric Surgeons at White Plains Hospital Provide Expert Care in Performing the Three types of Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery:

Weight Loss Surgery Brings Health Benefits

For people who are obese, losing at least some of their excess weight always brings health benefits – often dramatic ones. Though weight loss surgery is not right for everyone, it can make a life-altering difference for people who’ve struggled unsuccessfully to lose weight. Studies have shown that bariatric surgery can:

Improve or even cure diabetes
Reduce severity of asthma symptoms
Diminish sleep apnea
Lower your risk of heart disease
Improve mobility
Reduce risk of certain types of cancer.

ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY?

Weight loss surgery may be a good treatment option if you meet the following criteria:

Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40 OR
BMI greater than 35, along with weight-related medical issues such as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea or diabetes
Difficulty losing weight despite previous efforts
Good psychological health

Now, take the next step. To learn more about bariatric surgery at White Plains Hospital and whether you may be a candidate. we invite you to attend one of our free monthly educational seminars to get answers or schedule a private consultation with our weight loss surgeon. Contact us by email or phone! Our coordinator will get back to you promptly. For more information, call (914) 948-1000 ext. 327