SURGICAL CANDIDATES FOR PLACEMENT OF LAP-BAND
1.- BMI (Body Mass Index) higher than 40 or between 30 and 40 in the presence of other associated problems which may improve with weight loss such as hypertension, diabetes, sleep, apnea arthritis.
2.- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
3.- You have been obese for more than 5 years.
4.- You have failed to lose weight with diets or medicine for at least a year.
5.- You are not suffering form any other disease that may have caused your obesity (thyroid disease).
6.- You are convinced and prepared to make important changes in your eating habits and lifestyle.
7.- you are willing to continue being monitored by specialist.
8.- You do not drink alcohol in excess or use drugs.
9.- you have an acceptable operative risk.
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