Body Mass Index

BMI is a useful data point for tracking your overall weight loss and is typically an important factor when insurance providers look at covering the costs of weight loss surgery.

• BMI greater than 40.
• BMI greater than 35 and at least one or more obesity related co-morbidities such as type II diabetes (T2DM), hypertension, sleep apnea, or heart disease.

Weight loss surgery is often performed for individuals with much lower BMI's as well, although insurance may not be able to cover the costs, if you have a relatively low BMI, in the 27-35 range, but are unable to lose the last couple of pounds, weight loss surgery may be an option.