You want to lose the weight, but are you a good candidate for Lap Band surgery?
As with any non-emergency surgical procedure, patients must meet certain requirements in order to proceed. For Lap Band candidates, there are certain guidelines to meet.
Do I Meet the Requirements?
Individuals looking to get their weight back on track will begin the process with a consultation with a Lap Band specialist at TopSurgeons.
To start, the individual must be at least 18 years old and not older than 65.
Among the items that the specialist will look for is your Body Mass Index (BMI), which can be as low as 27.
If your BMI is between 26 and 29, you are generally considered to be overweight. Those individuals with a BMI of 30 or higher are thought to be obese, meaning you can be at risk for health issues. Individuals with a BMI of 40 or more are considered to have severe or "morbid" obesity and might be a candidate for surgery. For some individuals who find their BMI in the area of between 35 and 40, surgery might also be a choice if they have other medical conditions present.
Check you BMI if see if you are qualified for Lap Band surgery.
Were Attempts Made to Lose Weight?
Lap Band surgery candidates also are generally thought of as being twice their ideal weight, have been seriously overweight for a period of five years or longer, have made serious attempts at losing weight with only short-term success, and do not consume alcohol in excess.
It is also important that an individual does not have any other disease that may have caused their obesity.
Lap Band candidates also must be ready to make substantial changes in their eating habits and lifestyle.
While eligibility for the procedure is not limited to the above-mentioned criteria, the specialists at TopSurgeons will sit down with you and talk to you one-on-one to make sure Lap Band surgery is right for you without any pressure.
More Lap Band surgeries are done with TopSurgeons than any other provider in California!
For more information about Lap Band, call 1-800-953-5000.
