The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a guide to measuring degrees of obesity. Although it doesn't calculate body fat, BMI can be an effective indicator for your physician to determine your risk for many obesity-related health complications.

Individuals with a BMI of more than 35 have a 40-50 times higher incidence of Type II diabetes compared to those with a BMI of under 25.

In addition, other obesity-related medical conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, sleep apnea, respiratory problems, arthritis and high cholesterol often develop as BMI levels increase.

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre, using the innovative Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery, can help overweight people maintain lower BMI scores.

Severe obesity is defined as having a BMI of 35-39.9, and morbid obesity is a BMI of 40 or more. If your BMI reads higher than 30, the Lap-Band system can safely reduce body fat and prevent medical complications that negatively impact your quality of life.

Lap-Band patients lose an average of 1-2 lbs/week to and long term studies show that the weight loss is sustained.

Use the simple online BMI calculator at our web site to find out if you're a candidate!