Am I suitable for Weight Loss Surgery?
To determine whether or not you are suitable for Weight Loss
Surgery, please calculate your Body Mass Index using the BMI
Calculator below. To calculate your BMI please enter your weight
and height.
>> Calculate your BMI
| BMI Definitions |
BMI (kg/m2) |
| Underweight |
<18 |
| Healthy Weight |
18 - 25 |
| Overweight |
25 - 30 |
| Obese |
30 - 35 |
| Severly Obese |
35 - 40 |
| Morbidly Obese |
40 and over |
Patients must fulfill the following criteria to be considered
for weight loss surgery at Ramsay Health Care UK.
- You have a body mass index of 40kg/m² or more.
- You have a BMI of between 35kg/m² and 40kg/m² accompanied with
a disease that may be improved by the weight loss such as Diabetes
or High Blood Pressure.
- Be aged between 18 and 55
- You have not be able to reduce weight for more than a
year
- Have been receiving treatment in specialist obesity clinic at a
Hospital
- No problems with the endocrine system
- No drug dependancy
- Stable mental health
- Be ready to comply with a serious, medically supervised
program
- Be fit enough for the anaesthetic and surgery
You have had a full assessment by the specialist and other
healthcare professionals involved in your care.
If you are considering this type of surgery or would like more
information, visit your GP or specialist to discuss your
options.