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Learn more: Gastric Band Surgery | Gastric Bypass Surgery | Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Patients who are morbidly or severely obese are at increased risk for health problems and tend to have a shortened life span. There is also added potential risk from continued weight increase. The risk of severe obesity is greater than that of its surgical treatments.

Stories & Perspectives

Understanding BMI and BRI: A Q&A with Columbia’s Bariatric NP Gio Dugay 

BMI is often used as a quick measure of health, but does it really tell the full story? Columbia bariatric NP Gio Dugay breaks down its limitations, explores emerging alternatives like the Body Roundness Index (BRI), and explains what patients should focus on instead.

Persons eligible for weight loss surgery include the following:

  • Persons with a BMI of 40 or over (about 100 pounds or more above ideal body weight).
  • Persons with a BMI of 35 or above (at least 80 pounds above ideal body weight) and who have life-threatening obesity related problems such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, etc.