Who can use lap band surgery?

Lap band surgery is not right for everyone. You and your surgeon should work together to decide if this is the right treatment for you.

Selection Criteria for Lap Band Surgery

1. BMI* (Body Mass Index) above 40 or between 30 to 40 in the presence of other associated diseases that may improve with weight loss (high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, and painful joint condition arthritis proven by x-ray)

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2. Age between 18 and 55 years

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3. Stable obesity for more than five years

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4. Failure of dietary or weight-loss drug therapy for more than one year

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5. Absence of glandular diseases such as hypothyroidism

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6. Comprehension of the procedure and compliance by the patient

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7. No dependency on alcohol or drugs

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8. Acceptable operative risk