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Learn more about the bariatric procedures, including the Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass, that have resulted in successful weight loss and improved health for our patients. See a side-by-side comparison of your weight loss options on our Choosing a Procedure page. If you are under 18, you may qualify for our Adolescent Bariatric Program. Or you can register for a weight loss surgery webinar where our board-certified surgeons will review the most common procedures in detail, including health benefits and risks, then you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions to help you determine whether surgery is right for you.

If your BMI is between 35 and 39.9, you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery if you also have an obesity-related illness, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea. These illnesses often go undiagnosed in patients with this BMI so the clinical team may require additional testing to see if you qualify. The good news is that weight loss surgery is shown to improve or resolve many obesity-related illnesses.

Learn more about the bariatric procedures that resulted in successful weight loss and improved health for our patients, including Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass. See a side-by-side comparison of your options at our Choosing a Procedure page. If you are under 18, you may qualify for our Adolescent Bariatric Program. Or, register for a weight loss surgery webinar, where our board-certified surgeons will review the most common procedures in detail, including health benefits and risks, then give you the opportunity to ask questions to help you determine whether surgery is right for you.

If your BMI is between 30 and 34.9, you have class 1 obesity, which puts you at a higher risk for obesity-related diseases. Your risk of developing health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems increases if you're obese and have other risk factors, such as high blood pressure (hypertension), high blood cholesterol or triglycerides, or high blood glucose (sugar), a sign of type 2 diabetes. The good news is that weight loss of even just 5% to 10% has been shown to improve your odds.

Depending on your health status, there are several weight loss options – both surgical and medical - available to you. You may be eligible for Low-BMI Surgery if you also have an obesity-related illness such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea. If you prefer a non-surgical approach, the gastric balloon may be right for you.

Or visit our Medical Weight Loss page to learn how prescription weight loss medications combined with nutritional counseling can help you achieve sustainable weight loss.

For people in this BMI range, even a small amount of weight loss (between 5 and 10 percent of your current weight) will help lower your risk of developing obesity-related diseases.

You could benefit from a medical weight loss program, including nutritional counseling and prescription weight loss medications depending on your BMI and whether you suffer from weight-related illnesses. Our medical weight loss patients work one-on-one with our multidisciplinary team of doctors and dietitians to customize a program that provides sustainable results. Visit our weight loss blog to get strategies, recipes and advice that will help you reach and maintain your weight loss goals.

A BMI in this range is considered a healthy weight. If you’re a post-op bariatric patient or a medical weight loss patient, good job! Remember to keep an active lifestyle and continue to eat a diet full of nutritious foods to maintain a healthy weight and preserve lean muscle mass.

Visit our blog to read more about the habits and nutrition that will help you maintain a healthy weight. Or schedule an appointment for a nutritional follow-up visit to ensure you stay on a healthy path.

A BMI under 18.5 is considered underweight. If you are underweight, you should consult with your primary care doctor, who will be able to help you determine whether there is an underlying cause for your low BMI and help you decide the proper course of treatment.