Dr. Lester Cooperstone, MD, FACS

North Shore University Hospital at Syosset

221 Jericho Turnpike

Syosset, New York 11791

516-496-6548       FAX 516-496-2771

87,652 Pounds Lost Here (as of 3/27/08)!

to go to an external link to calculate your BMI- body mass index

Body Mass Index  BMI=

Weight (Pounds)   x  703 

Height (in) x Height (in)

 To qualify for bariatric surgery:

 Weight 100 pounds above ideal

Or

BMI>40

Or

BMI>35 if there are very significant medical comorbidities which are weight related and are expected to improve after massive weight loss (ex. Sleep apnea, htn., diabetes)

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