Answering this question may give you the courage you need to take
the first step. Below are tools you can use to determine if you are
morbidly obese and potentially a candidate for weight loss surgery.
There are several medically accepted criteria
for defining morbid obesity. You are likely morbidly obese if you
are:
* more than 100 lbs. over your ideal body
weight, or
* have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 40, or
* have a BMI of over 35 and are experiencing severe negative health
effects, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, related to being
severely overweight
* unable to achieve a healthy body weight for a sustained period
of time, even through medically supervised dieting
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People who are overweight
or obese should consider losing weight. Even a
small weight loss may help to lower the risk of heart disease,
cancer and
diabetes. Physical activity and good nutrition are key factors
in leading
a healthy lifestyle and reducing risk for disease. Consult your
doctor
before beginning any diet or exercise program.
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