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Lap Band Surgery
Candidates
Pre-determination evaluations include a medical and dietary history
assessment, a fitness status assessment and a psychological
readiness assessment. Some examples of criteria that must be met
include:
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Exhibit severe obesity (BMI of 40 or more) or obesity with
associated complications (BMI of 35 or more with diabetes, high
blood pressure, heart and/or lung disease or sleep apnea).
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Have tried unsuccessfully to lose weight through a structured
medical weight loss program that included diet, exercise and
lifestyle changes.
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Limitations to performing activities of daily living, including
family and work functions.
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Willingness to make the changes in eating habits and behavior
that will be necessary to meet and maintain weight loss and
health goals after surgery.
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Understanding of the selected procedures, risks of surgery and
effects after surgery, including dietary and exercise
commitments.
Do I qualify for Weight Loss Surgery?
Physicians and healthcare professionals commonly use the "Body Mass
Index" (BMI) as a way of helping to determine obesity. BMI is a
number calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by his
or her height in square meters. Although a patient's BMI cannot be
used to determine actual percentage of body fat or overall health
condition, it is a means of categorizing weight in terms of
nationally recognized standards. These standards — derived from
years of research and data — are based on the probability of whether
or not a person will be healthy or unhealthy as they age.
A Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40 is by definition morbid
obesity. Lesser BMI may be morbid if associated by serious
co-morbidities.
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