Gastric Banding
Are you a candidate for surgical weight loss?
If you have been overweight for more than 5 years, and your serious attempts to lose weight have had only short term success, talk to your physician, as gastric banding may be right for you.
If your BMI is greater than 35 and you also suffer from type II diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis or high cholesterol, you are a potential candidate for surgical weight loss.
If your BMI is greater than 40 or you are more than 100 lbs. (45 kilos) of your ideal weight, you should seriously consider surgical weight loss.
You and your doctor should confirm that you are not suffering from any untreated metabolic disease such as hypothyroidism, which could be causing you to be overweight. You must be prepared to make substantial changes in your eating habits and lifestyle, and to continue being monitored by the specialist treating you. You should not addicted to alcohol or drugs, nor should you have an untreated mental disorder.