Calculate Your BMI

At Lenox Hill Hospital, our surgeons care deeply about the health of their patients. That’s why we take the time to carefully evaluate each patient to determine the best weight loss solution for them. One factor in our evaluation is BMI.

Using the tool below you can calculate your BMI to determine whether you might qualify for weight loss surgery. To be a candidate for weight loss surgery our patients must have

  • A BMI of 40 or higher or
  • A BMI of 35 may qualify if an additional high-risk medical condition exists and is caused or worsened by obesity
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Pounds
Male Female
BMI Classification Health Risk
Under 18.5 Underweight Minimal
18.5 - 24.9 Normal Weight Minimal
25 - 29.9 Overweight Increased
30 - 34.9 Obese High
35 - 39.9 Severely Obese Very High
40+ Morbidly Obese Extremely High

*Other payment options may be discussed at your consultation.

Additional Criteria

While BMI is a major criterion for identifying bariatric surgery candidates, several other factors must also be considered. At Lenox Hill Hospital, we also consider the following factors for individuals considering bariatric surgery:

  • Non-surgical weight loss options: Making the decision to undergo bariatric surgery is a big commitment. Because of this, we will first work with candidates to ensure they have explored available non-surgical weight loss options. Our staff will provide resources for options like diet change, behavior modification, and exercise. After you have explored all available non-surgical options we will consider bariatric surgery as the primary option and work with you to determine which surgery is best for you.
  • Underlying Causes: When considering bariatric surgery options, it is important to explore the cause of your excess weight. Rarely, excess weight is the result of an underlying medical or hormonal condition. In such cases, non-surgical medical weight loss is typically the best solution. Even when bariatric surgery isn't optimal, we will always work to find a solution that is the best fit for you.
  • Communication and Information: Before undergoing bariatric surgery, it is important that you are fully informed. Our staff and surgeons will fully explain all expected results and possible complications. Being fully informed will provide realistic expectations - which we have found to improve patient results.
  • Surgery Risks: Any surgery, including bariatric surgery, carries with it some amount of risk. As we inform you on the details of the bariatric procedure itself, we also want you to be aware of any risks involved. While surgical complications are reasonably rare, they are always present and we will work to minimize them as best we can.
  • Commitment: Bariatric surgery requires commitment. Pre- and post-surgical commitments to diet, exercise, and lifestyle change are an important part of your weight loss success. At Lenox Hill we want to see our patients succeed, so our staff will work hard to ensure you understand and are ready for the commitments ahead.

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Lenox Hill Bariatric Surgery Program

The Lenox Hill Hospital/Lenox Hill Bariatric Surgery Program specializes in minimally invasive weight loss surgery options for obese and morbidly obese weight loss patients.

Represented by New York weight loss surgeons Dr. Mitchell Roslin and Dr. Filippo Filicori, Lenox Hill specializes in gastric Sleeve, gastric bypass surgery (laparoscopic and open), duodenal switch and the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding Systemal along with revisional surgery.

Lenox Hill weight loss in New York offers a surgical support team that takes a comprehensive approach to weight loss surgery. The team includes full pre-operative education, nutritional counseling, exercise guidance, and individual and group counseling opportunities.