Elmer L. Valin M.D. - Post Op Planner

Post Op Planner - how might WLS affect you?

This program offers a very rough estimate of how your weight might change after weight loss surgery. You can control it by indicating what percentage of excess weight you plan on losing. NOTE: This is only an educational tool. No one can predict how their weight will actually change.

CRITERIA
Your weight:	lbs.
Your height:	ft. in.
What percent of excess body weight do you expect to lose?	% An average figure is 70%

BMI = Body Mass Index

Being overweight is obviously a product of both how much you weigh plus how tall you are. Using these two things, researchers have put together a formula for standardizing the extent of overweight. Typical BMI may be from 25 to 30. Individuals with a BMI over 40 may qualify for bariatric surgery.

BMI Formula

Current Weight
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Current Height²