BMI Calculator

Use the BMI Calculator to see if the LAP-BAND® System is right for you.

If you've been thinking about surgery as an option for losing excess weight and maintaining your ongoing health goals, you can use the BMI Calculator below to see if LAP-BAND® System is the right for you. To see if your weight and other details meet the criteria for the LAP-BAND® System, enter your approximate weight and height below.

You may be able to benefit from the LAP-BAND® System if:

• You're at least 18 years old
• Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is at least 40, or 35 or higher with one or more serious obesity-related health conditions such as type II diabetes.

Keep in mind that only a qualified physician or surgeon will properly evaluate all the factors in your case. This result is a guideline for you and can help you make the decision to seek more information about weight loss surgery using the LAP-BAND® System.