Congratulations on taking the first step toward a healthier you! A BMI of less than 18.9 indicates that you are underweight, so you may need to put on some weight. You are recommended to ask your Doctor or a dietitian for advice.

Congratulations! Based on your score, you are at a healthy weight for your height. Your goal is to become or stay physically fit rather than losing weight. Please fill out the form below and you’ll hear back from one of the professionals at West Georgia about other programs.

Congratulations on taking the first step toward a healthier you! A BMI of 25 – 30 indicates that you are slightly overweight. You may be advised to lose some weight for health reasons. Please consult with your personal physician regarding your options.

Congratulations on taking the first step toward a healthier you! A BMI of over 30 indicates that you are heavily overweight. Your health may be at risk if you do not lose weight. Stages of overweight are medically defined by body mass index (BMI). A BMI of 30 or more is classified as obese.

Overweight individuals are also at risk for developing health problems such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer, gout and gallbladder disease. Being overweight can also cause problems such as sleep apnea (interrupted breathing during sleep) and osteoarthritis (wearing away of the joint cartilage).

If your BMI is between 30-34.9, and you have a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or diabetes, bariatric surgery (also called weight loss surgery) may be the answer for you. Recent studies have indicated that surgery can frequently allow people with diabetes to totally discontinue medications soon after weight loss surgery. In these patients, “Diabetic Surgery” may be the answer.

At West Georgia Surgery, we offer the following types of weight loss surgery:

• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (laparoscopic)
• Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
• Sleeve Gastrectomy

Congratulations on taking the first step toward a healthier you! Stages of overweight are medically defined by body mass index (BMI). A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese. A BMI of 40 or more is considered morbidly or "severely" obese. Obese individuals are at risk of developing health problems.

The most prevalent obesity-related diseases include:

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis
• Sleep apnea
• Liver disease
• Venous disease
• Acid reflux
• Some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon)

If your BMI is between 35-40 and you have a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or diabetes, bariatric surgery (also called weight loss surgery) may be the answer for you.

At West Georgia Surgery, we offer the following types of weight loss surgery:

• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (laparoscopic)
• Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
• Sleeve Gastrectomy