The body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet Index, is a simple measure of your weight relative to your height. While the BMI is not a complicated measurement, the various applications and limitations of the BMI are issues of which you should be aware.
Before you start reading the articles below, take the time to determine your BMI with the calculator to the right.
Getting the Skinny on the BMI
The BMI (Body Mass Index) is everywhere. We are all too familiar with it, but many of us still do not really understand what it means. When you begin considering weight loss surgery you may find yourself at weigh loss surgery websites such as ObesityHelp.com; nearly all of these websites offer BMI calculators. When you have a consultation with a surgeon, you will have your BMI calculated. When you contact your insurance company to discuss coverage, they will want to know your BMI. These three letters will become engrained in your mind and follow you throughout your surgery experience.
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