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Eligibility criteria to attend Lap-Band® surgery


Are you Eligible for Lap-Band® surgery?


Why is it important to be eligible for the Lap-Band® surgery?

What is the eligibility for the Lap-Band® surgery?

What are the other things that needs to be considered regarding the eligibility for the Lap-Band® surgery?


Obesity is the major problem these days. With the changing lifestyle and food, 2 out of every five people are found to be obese. Many times the weight loss surgery is not enough to lose the weight. Lap-Band® surgery is the best and the easiest way to lose weight in a small period of time and that too without any kind of side-effects. But this does not mean that every one can go for this weight loss surgery. This surgery is meant for only those people who are excessively overweight and their obesity is a big threat for their life. If you are willing to lose only up to fifty pounds then Lap-Band® surgery is not fit for you. If your weight is not in accordance to the ideal weight required for the surgery, then it might cause serious complications to your health.




The eligibility for the Lap-Band® surgery is summarized under the following headings:

  • Your age has to be between 18 and 60
  • The BMI has to be at least 35
  • You must be suffering from the overweight problems since 5 years and above
  • The obesity should not be caused due to any illness or hormonal problems
  • You must not be suffering from any kind of diseases like arthritis, heart problems etc
  • You are not addicted to liquor or any kind of drugs
  • You must have tried previous weight loss programs



Merely satisfying these eligibility conditions do not guarantee you would get rid of your obesity problems. You would have to compromise on a lot of things after the Lap-Band® surgery. The first and the most important thing is the diet. If you are not able to compromise on your diet, you would never be able to get rid of your obesity. You would have to forget your previous lavish and extravagant diet and should be consuming liquid and pureed food that is strictly designed for the Lap-Band® patients. Secondly, you would have to exercise a lot. Just because you did not exercise earlier has landed you in this position. Every day, you should allocate at least 30 minutes either in the morning or in the evening for exercise.



Until and unless you fulfill the eligibility conditions mentioned above, you are not an ideal candidate for the Lap-Band® surgery.





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