What patients have to say about our work
"I made the investment in myself. My life is worth the small price of investing in myself."
--Sunny
Indiana Obesity Center patient
Resources
LAP-BAND.com
Allergan, Inc., makers of the LAP-BAND®. Info...
NAASO
The Obesity Society is the leading scientific society dedicated to the study of obesity. Info...
ObesityHelp.com
Information, support, message boards, and other resources. Info...
Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based upon your height and weight. BMI applies to men and women.
How BMI is Calculated
The formula for calculating BMI is:
Weight / (Height * Height)) * 703
Assume you are 5'8" tall (68 inches) and 240 pounds. To calculate your BMI:
- Multiple your height in inches (68") by your height in inches (68"). 68 x 68 = 4,624.
- Divide your weight (240) by the answer above (4,624 in this example). 240 / 4624 = .051903
- Multiple the result by 703. .051903 x 703 = 36.48. This is your BMI.
The BMI Scale
The following chart helps determine where you fall on the scale:
| Classification | BMI |
| Underweight | Less than 19 |
| Ideal BMI | 19-24.9 |
| Overweight | 25-29.9 |
| Obese | 30-34.9 |
| Severely Obese | 35-39.9 |
| Morbidly Obese | 40-49.9 |
| Super Obese | 50 or more |
Use our Spreadsheet to Calculate Your BMI
For a quick and easy way to calculate your BMI, open our Excel spreadsheet.