Low weight (BMI below 19)
Several conditions may cause a person to have low weight. Before considering this
possibility you need to verify that the entered data is correct. If so, it is
recommended for you to get an appointment to determine the cause of malnutrition
and to improve your health status.

Normal weight (BMI 19 to 24.9)
According to the entered data your weight is the optimal for your age; however, it is
recommended for you to get nutritional assessment since body composition is a
balance between muscle mass, body fat, total body water and metabolic age.

Overweight (BMI 25 to 29.9)
Abnormal body fat accumulation leads to overweight, nutritional assessment is
required. A nutritional consult will let you know your body mass composition
(muscle mass, total body fat, visceral fat, total body water and metabolic age)
which will aid the medical and nutritionist staff to determine the best treatment to
improve your health.

Class I Obesity (BMI 30 to 34.9)

Class I obesity has many treatment options: since medications (pills, injections),
diet, exercise and lifestyle changes up to surgery.

In which case is surgery required?

When there are obesity related diseases like
Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular or other metabolic conditions in which weight loss
is proven to be beneficial for a better quality of life. In some cases, surgery allows
patients to stop taking medications (like pills or insulin injections to treat diabetes).

Class II Obesity (Severe Obesity, BMI 35 to 34.9)

95% of patients in this category can’t achieve an adequate weight loss with
conventional therapy. If so, rebound effect (weight regain) occurs in less than 2
years.

Use of weight loss medications in these patients (either pills or injections) produce
a temporary weight loss that leads to rebound effect (weight regain) after stopping
treatment.

In this case it is necessary to perform a major intervention. Weight loss surgery is
recommended (Bariatric and Metabolic)

Class II Obesity (Severe Obesity, BMI 35 to 34.9)

95% of patients in this category can’t achieve an adequate weight loss with
conventional therapy. If so, rebound effect (weight regain) occurs in less than 2
years.

Use of weight loss medications in these patients (either pills or injections) produce
a temporary weight loss that leads to rebound effect (weight regain) after stopping
treatment.

In this case it is necessary to perform a major intervention. Weight loss surgery is
recommended (Bariatric and Metabolic)