Are you eligible?
- You are at least 16 years old.
- You are at least 75 pounds more than your ideal weight. (If you do not meet the weight criteria, you may still be considered for surgery if you are suffering from serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, joint problems/arthritis, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc.)
- A Body Mass Index of 40 or greater or a Body Mass Index of 35 or greater with other health related conditions such as the above mentioned.
- Your serious weight loss attempts have had only short-term success.
- You are not suffering from any other disease that may have caused your obesity.
- You are prepared to make substantial changes in your eating habits and lifestyle and are willing to continue being monitored by the specialist treating you.
- You do not drink alcohol in excess.
Patients with certain medical conditions (such as Crohn's or Lupus) may not be candidates for the Lap-Band procedure. Please call our office at 913-814-SLIM (7546) or toll-free at 1-800-777-6812 to talk with our trained medical professionals.
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