What does a BMI of 39 mean?
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What does a BMI of 39 mean?
Your body mass index (BMI) is the initial factor that determines whether you’ll qualify for weight loss surgery. A BMI between 18 and 25 is desirable. A BMI over 25 suggests you’re overweight, while 30-39 indicates you’re obese. A BMI of 40+ suggests morbid obesity.
How many pounds is a BMI of 39?
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| Obese | ||
|---|---|---|
| BMI Value: | 36 | 39 |
| Height feet (inches) | Body Weight (pounds) | |
| 4ft 10in (58″) | 172 | 186 |
| 4ft 11in (59″) | 178 | 193 |
Is a BMI of 38 morbidly obese?
Your BMI is 38. A BMI of 38 not only places you among the people considered obese, but you also fall in the higher end of this category, meaning that gaining even more weight would put you in the danger of classifying as extremely obese. You need to be aware of the health risks of your weight.
Is a BMI of 40 morbidly obese?
Individuals are usually considered morbidly obese if their weight is more than 80 to 100 pounds above their ideal body weight. A BMI above 40 indicates that a person is morbidly obese and therefore a candidate for bariatric surgery.
What BMI is super morbidly obese?
Am I a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
| Classification | BMI |
|---|---|
| Obese | >30 |
| Severely Obese | >35 |
| Morbidly Obese | >40 |
| Super Obese | >50 |
What is super morbid obesity?
Super morbidly obese is a term that was proposed by Mason in 1987 to describe patients with a weight equal to or greater than 225% of ideal bodyweight. Lean bodyweight is total bodyweight minus the weight of body fat.
Does a BMI of 38 qualify for weight loss surgery?
You typically qualify for bariatric surgery if you have a BMI of 35-39, with specific significant health problems like Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure. A BMI of 40 or higher also is a qualifying factor.
Can I get weight loss surgery with a BMI of 38?
Weight Loss Surgery Eligibility Your BMI is 35 to 40 AND you have a major health complication such as: Diabetes. Cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or significant heart disease. Debilitating joint pain.
At what BMI can you get a gastric sleeve?
You typically qualify for bariatric surgery if you have a BMI of 35 or greater, with specific significant health problems like Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure.
How much does your BMI have to be to get gastric sleeve?
To be eligible for bariatric surgery, you must be between 16 and 70 years of age (with some exceptions) and morbidly obese (weighing at least 100 pounds over your ideal body weight and having a BMI of 40).
