BMI Calculator

Lap band weight loss surgery has been performed internationally since its introduction in the mid 1990s and, in many countries, it has now become very much the preferred method of weight loss surgery. It was not however licensed for use in the United States until June 2001 and it is only now that sufficient statistics are becoming available to allow us to assess just how good a treatment it is for those seeking a solution to morbid obesity.

Your BMI is useful to know for several reasons.   It's an indicator of how healthy you are is one of the main ones.  The BMI is considered the standard for indicating whether or not you are at a healthy weight.  BMI is much more realiable then the height weight charts put out by insurance companies years ago.

Knowing your BMI is also important if you are considering lap band or other bariatric surgery.   The reason is that most insurances that do cover lap band and other similar procedures have a coverage requirement that is measured by one's BMI

Here is a calculator you can use to get your BMI.