Obesity carries substantial health risks and represents the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery for weight control   is the only accepted medical treatment proven to reverse the disease of morbid obesity. Surgery should not be considered as the last resort but as the only effective resort.

Use this obesity calculator or the body mass calculator as it is scientifically called to get your BMI or Body Mass Index and check your weight category

      Fill out the form below to determine your BMI

The ideal Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 19 and 25. If you have a Body Mass Index of between 25 and 30, you are considered to be overweight. At a BMI of 30 or over, you are considered obese. A BMI of 40 or more indicates severe or "morbid" obesity

Peoples' ignorance of the disease and their negative attitudes regarding obesity have been clearly documented. Our society has little tolerance for people who are overweight, and obesity is frequently treated as a character flaw – not the insidious disease that it is.

Obesity is one of the last bastions of discrimination that is alive and well in the U.S. Discrimination against the obese is very apparent in employment opportunities, earnings, education and even in relationships.

We look forward to assisting you with your weight loss surgery in Monterrey, Mexico. Dr. Miguel Zapata  is a well–known Bariatric specialist who has been specializing in laparoscopic surgeries for obesity since 1992 and he has performed more than 4000 weight loss surgeries FOR WEIGHT LOSS.

We are not a weight-loss-surgery-mill, corporation or chain, using many unknown doctors and with locations all over Mexico.

We have elected to remain a small, private, independent practice in order to uphold our high standard of excellence and provide you with the most personalized service possible.

We want to know and interact with you on a first name basis – you will not become lost in the crowd or become some obscure number!

Dr. Zapata performs every surgery himself and at no time will you be passed off to an intern, student or unknown doctor.

Dr. Zapata’s well established medical practice is located in Monterrey, Mexico.   Monterrey is a beautiful, upscale, safe, modern city about 250 miles south of the East Texas border. Unlike many Mexican cities, Monterrey is prosperous, clean and safe and you can drink the water!

Weight loss surgery is an exciting but serious decision; it requires commitment on your part, a skilled surgeon and follow–up support. If any of these pieces are missing, you may compromise your health and your goals.

We are here to assist you and walk with you every step of the way. Your success is our success. Together we will be victorious!