BMI CALCULATOR
Understanding Eligibility→
for bariatric surgery
The journey to bariatric surgery begins with understanding whether you’re a suitable candidate. Weight isn’t the only eligibility consideration; the determination encompasses a range of criteria ensuring that the benefits of surgery outweigh the risks.
WEIGHT AND BMI CRITERIA
A Body Mass Index (BMI) at or above 40, or a BMI over 35 accompanied by severe obesity-related health issues like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea, typically sets the threshold for eligibility. This criterion
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is grounded in addressing obesity and its debilitating health ramifications.
HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE
A long-term struggle with weight, evidenced by previously recorded attempts at weight loss through diet and exercise, underscores a commitment to lifestyle change, a crucial factor in post-surgery
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success. Moreover, candidates should be free from conditions that could complicate surgery.
AGE AND OVERALL HEALTH
While age can be a factor, with most candidates falling between 18 and 70 years, exceptions exist, highlighting the importance of individual health assessments over rigid age limits. This is why we do a thorough check of
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potential candidate’s health history and other metrics. Every patient is individually assessed.
WEIGHT AND BMI CRITERIA
A Body Mass Index (BMI) at or above 40, or a BMI over 35 accompanied by severe obesity-related health issues like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea, typically sets the threshold for eligibility. This criterion is grounded in addressing obesity and its debilitating health ramifications.
Health and Lifestyle
A long-term struggle with weight, evidenced by previously recorded attempts at weight loss through diet and exercise, underscores a commitment to lifestyle change, a crucial factor in post-surgery success. Moreover, candidates should be free from conditions that could complicate surgery.
Age and Overall Health
While age can be a factor, with most candidates falling between 18 and 70 years, exceptions exist, highlighting the importance of individual health assessments over rigid age limits. This is why we do a thorough check of potential candidate’s health history and other metrics. Every patient is individually assessed.
BMI Chart – Adults (Age 20+)
| BMI | Weight Status |
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 – 24.9 | Normal or Healthy Weight |
| 25.0 – 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 and above | Have Obesity |
BMI Chart – Children and Teens (Ages 2 to 19)
| Weight Status | Percentile Range |
| Underweight | <5th percentile |
| Normal or Healthy Weight | 5th to <85th percentile |
| Overweight | 85th to <95th percentile |
| Have Obesity | 95th percentile or greater |
Bariatrics Clinic
615.425.0550
393 Wallace Rd Ste 301, Bldg A
Nashville, TN 37211
M-F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm