Obesity is a serious health epidemic that targets one in three Americans. It is estimated that more than 93 million Americans are obese, with that number predicted to climb to 120 million in the next five years. As a result, many are turning to obesity surgery as a solution. There are many medical conditions that are associated with obesity, including: - High Blood Pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
It is estimated that more than eight million Americans are morbidly obese. Morbid obesity is characterized by an individual weighing more than 100 pounds over their ideal body weight, or having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher. Obesity surgery can be an option for people who are morbidly obese.
Determining how much you should weigh is not a simple matter of looking at an insurance height-weight chart but includes considering the amount of bone, muscle, and fat in you body's composition. Use our online calculator to calculate your Body Mass Index. | 
