MIGHT YOU BE A CANDIDATE FOR LAP-BAND® SURGERY?
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Find out if you may be a candidate for the LAP-BAND® System by using our online BMI Calculator.*
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Definition:
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.Formula:
- Metric:
Weight (kg) / [Height (m)]2 - English:
( Weight (lb) / [Height (in)]2 ) x 703
If your BMI is 30 or greater with an obesity related medical problem or BMI greater than 40 regardless of any medical problems, the National Institutes of Health states that a weight loss of even as low as 5 to 7 percent may improve your health and quality of life, and may prevent weight-related health problems, like type-2 diabetes.
(Source: http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/WeightLossforLife_04.pdf)
(http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/gasurg12.04bw.pdf)
(Source: http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/WeightLossforLife_04.pdf)
* Based on the information provided by the National Institutes of Health
(http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/gasurg12.04bw.pdf)
