Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Usage

This surgery treats severe obesity. Doctors use a calculation called body mass index (BMI) to determine how overweight or obese you are. A normal BMI is 18.5-25.

This surgery is a weight loss option for people with:

• BMI greater than 40
• BMI 35-39.9 and a life-threatening condition (eg, heart disease, diabetes )
• BMI 35-39.9 and severe physical limitations that affect employment, mobility, and family life

The success of this surgery depends on your commitment and follow-up with your doctor. If lifestyle changes are made and maintained, the benefits of bariatric surgery include:

• Weight reduction
• Improvement in many obesity-related conditions (eg, glucose intolerance, diabetes, sleep apnea , high blood pressure , high cholesterol , arthritis, poor exercise tolerance)
• Improved mobility and stamina
• Enhanced mood, self-esteem, and quality of life