OBESITY – Trinity Bariatric Institute

What is BMI?

What does BMI stand for? Why is this so important?

BMI or Body Mass Index will tell you if you are considered overweight or obese. To figure your Body Mass Index, you take your weight in kilograms and divide it by the square of your height in meters. The number that you get tells you whether you are at a healthy weight.

Are you overweight? Use our BMI Calculator on our home page to find out:

https://www.trinitybariatricinstitute.com/index.php

BMI Break Down: It is important to understand where your BMI lands because when wanting to undergo bariatric surgery, your insurance will look at this to qualify you for bariatric coverage.

Under 18.5 – Underweight

18.5-24.9 – Normal Weight

25-29.9 – Overweight

30-39.9- Obese

40 and Over- Morbidly Obese

Every time your weight changes, your Body Mass Index changes so calculate this often during your weight loss journey. This will help keep you motivated when you are working towards your weight goals. Setting goals for your BMI is a great place to start. If you are in the category of 35 or over, make it your goal to get to 29.9. Though 29.9 is still considered overweight, this is a huge accomplishment to go from obese to overweight. You and your body will feel healthier and you should have more energy to continue your journey.

To start your weight loss journey today, book an appointment online:

https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/b1231xd8/

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We are grateful for Dr. Dyslin and his amazing leadership. Thank you for providing the best care to our patients and community!

Obesity- Severe Risk With COVID-19

The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be an international public health emergency. People with obesity-related conditions are at risk and can develop more severe symptoms with COVID-19.

In general, there are many health risks associated with morbid obesity. Overweight is defined as a BMI of 25 or higher and obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher. Most people with obesity have other underlying conditions such as: Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, Heart Disease, Liver and Gallbladder disease, Respiratory problems and difficulty breathing with small amounts of exertion and walking. These conditions also make it harder for a person’s body to fight infection.

If you are overweight, losing weight may prevent or delay the onset of these conditions. Losing weight and staying active will help control your blood sugar levels and keep your body strong. Staying active is important while social distancing. There are many online exercise programs and walking in your neighborhood is a great way to stay active. Did you know that just taking a walk for 20 minutes a day can decrease your chances of developing underlying conditions with obesity?

More than 100 million Americans are at a higher risk of serious illness if they get COVID-19. At Trinity Bariatric Institute, we want to keep you safe, educated and above all, healthy. If you are looking to lose weight, call us today. We are still open and caring for patients that are ready to lose weight for good and make a life change.

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