Are You a Candidate?
The National Institute for Health (NIH) has developed several criteria to help determine if you are a candidate for surgical weight loss.
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- a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more-about 100 pounds overweight for men and 80 pounds for women
- a BMI between 35 and 39.9 and a serious obesity-related health problem such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or severe sleep apnea (when breathing stops for short periods during sleep)
- an understanding of the operation and the lifestyle changes you will need to make.
Other criteria that are considered when evaluating eligibility
Patient has attempted to lose weight by:
- Dietary means
- Pharmaceutical therapy
- Behavior modifications
- Exercise
Other factors to consider include:
- Level of motivation to lose weight
- Level of commitment to lifelong dietary, exercise and medical guidelines, as well as follow-up care
- Awareness and acceptance of operative risks
The LAP-BAND® System is not recommended for patients:
- Who are younger than 18 years
- With conditions that may make them poor surgical candidates or increase the risk of poor results
- Who are unwilling or unable to comply with the required dietary restrictions
- Who currently are or may become pregnant
How can you know for sure if you are a candidate?
The easiest way to find out if you are a candidate for bariatric surgery is simply to ask us. We invite you to attend a free education seminar to find out more about weight loss options or simply call our office to get more information. At Surgical Bariatric Centers we are always ready to help you begin a journey toward better health through weight loss.
