Body Mass Index (BMI)

The body mass index (BMI) also known as the Quetelet index, offers a relationship between the height and weight of a person. It was devised by the Belgian Adolphe Quetelet. BMI is represented as the body weight of an individual in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters. The BMI serves as a useful objective unit to discern the extent of obesity in an individual.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a formula to calculate relative body weight. BMI is essentially a co-relation of height and body weight. It is calculated as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters. This determination of the amount of fat and lean body mass gives an indication of a person’s weight. A body mass below 20 is considered underweight; about 21-25 is normal; about 25-29 is overweight; and if your BMI is over 30 then you are obese. A BMI greater than 40 qualifies as morbidly obese.

Excess Skin and Body Contouring Post-Bariatric Surgery

It’s good to keep in mind that you’re on the final stage of returning your body to a healthier, better-looking condition. To help you through this stage you can consider body contouring and excess skin removal to improve the shape and tone of your underlying tissue. Although the skin incisions are significant, the result is a more normal appearance to the body, with smoother contours.

Extra skin in the arms after bariatric surgery

Weight Loss

Bariatric surgery requires a change in the way that you think about food, dieting and exercise. Although there are definite physiological changes that occur after surgery and that will help you lose weight, it is important that you realize the need to change your environment and some of your previous lifestyle choices. Although the operations change the way in which your body processes food, some of these changes are only temporary. It is important that you start life-affirming habits that will help you succeed.