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Lap Band BMI !


Why BMI calculation is done before lap band surgery?

Is BMI an important factor for deciding the lap band surgery eligibility?

How much BMI is needed to qualify for undergoing lap band surgery?


BMI i.e. body mass index is the measurement of body fat based on height and weight of the person. BMI calculation is done on the basis of a formula in which weight is divided by height and their measurement is in pounds and inches respectively. Lap band and BIM is important since with BMI calculation lap band surgeons decide whether or not a particular person needs to undergo lap band surgery or not or whether he is eligible for it or not. Check BMI before going toget lap band surgery.




Lap band and BMI both depend on each other and thus BMI is an important factor for deciding who can and who can't undergo lap band surgery. It is so because depending upon the value of the BMI, person is categorized into the following

  • Ideal weight for persons with BMI 19-25
  • Overweight 25-30 BMI
  • Obese having BMI above 30 but below 40
  • Severely obese whose BMI is above 40

After that those whose BMI is found increasing or is above 40 are taken into consideration for going through lap band surgery especially if they could not achieve reduction in weight through usual means like dieting and exercise.




A person whose BMI is found equal to or above 40 then he/she is considered to be suffering from morbid obesity which is turn gives rise to numerous risky diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease besides other complication in day to day to life activities and those persons should start getting into the Lap band process immediately after consulting with the top lap band surgeons.