Calculate your BMI

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What Is BMI?

BMI (Body Mass Index) was first developed in the 1830s by Belgian astronomer and statistician Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet. It’s a simple mathematical formula used today by doctors and bariatric surgeons worldwide to help determine weight categories.

Bariatric Surgery Eligibility

You may be a candidate for bariatric surgery if:

Your BMI is above 40 (severely obese), or
Your BMI is between 30 and 40 and you have obesity-related health issues such as:

Sleep apnoea
Type II diabetes
Arthritis
Hypertension
Asthma

Lifestyle Commitment

To be eligible for surgery, you must also be prepared to make significant lifestyle changes, including:

Dietary adjustments
Regular exercise
Psychological support
Willingness to challenge negative thought patterns

Global Recognition

More than 40 scientific and medical organisations around the world now recognise bariatric surgery as the gold standard of care for patients with diabetes who are overweight.