Ideally, if your BMI belongs to any category other than normal, you should get a checkup once in every six months. And the farther your BMI is from the normal range (i.e. 25 and above), the more risk you are at. A person with a BMI of greater than 30 is at risk of developing chronic health conditions. Therefore if you have a BMI of 27, for example, you are considered overweight regardless of your body composition or gender. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost half of the US adult population (42.5%) are obese. We strongly advise that you see a doctor immediately to evaluate your health status and risks. NOVA Bariatrics in Dallas, TX works with patients to support their need for a healthy lifestyle. It is our concern that all our patients understand their health conditions before assessing their eligibility for weight loss surgery. Our expert bariatric team provides various approaches to weight loss surgery including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery.