Morbid Obesity

How is Morbid Obesity Determined?

Morbid obesity is defined as being 100 pounds or more over your ideal body weight. The best measure is a formula called your Body Mass Index (BMI). Find your BMI by entering your height and weight.

Diet and exercise work for only 1 out of 20 people who suffer from morbid obesity. The National Institute of Health (NIH) Consensus Report agrees that surgery is a successful way to achieve consistent, permanent weight loss in individuals who are morbidly obese. NIH guidelines say appropriate weight loss surgery candidates:

• Have a BMI of 40 or above
• Have a BMI of 35-40 with significant co-morbidities
• Can document that all other diet attempts have failed

Surgery at the Mercy Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery provides you a life-long "tool" to help you achieve permanent weight loss and a healthier body.

• Surgery is safe and effective.
• Surgery improves quality of life.

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