Weight Loss Services

Is LAP-BAND® for Me?

To be considered for the LAP-BAND® System, a patient (18 years of age or older) must meet the following criteria:

BMI > 40, or
BMI > 35 with 1 or more obesity-related comorbidity, or
100 lbs or more over ideal weight

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