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For those of you thinking about getting a weight loss surgery and you are not sure which procedure might be right for you, take our quiz to see if the Lap-Band Procedure is a perfect fit.
(Please answer Yes or No for each question and see the answers at the end)
1. Do you have a Body Mass Index of at least 40?
Yes or No
2. Have you tried multiple weight loss attempts and have failed or only had short term results?
Yes or No
3. Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes or No
4. Do you binge drink alcohol on a regular occasion? (2-7 days a week)
Yes or No
5. Are you currently pregnant?
Yes or No
6. Do you currently have an inflammatory disease or condition of the gastrointestinal tract?
Yes or No
7. Are you willing and ready to commit to a healthy and active lifestyle?
Yes or No
Answers:
1. Answer: Yes- The Lap-Band procedure requires a BMI of at least 40 or more or are at least 30 pounds overweight with a BMI of at least 30 with one or more obesity related condition
2. Answer: Yes- Doctors will only consider a serious Lap-Band candidate if they have really tried to lose weight with alternative methods and have failed or lost only a little.
3. Answer: Yes. Doctors will only do a Lap-Band procedure on an adult.
4. Answer: No. Alcohol can create issues for the Lap-Band procedures and doctors will have to seriously examine if you are even health or fit enough for a successful surgery.
5. Answer: No. Being pregnant, doctors will not allow you to continue with the procedure. Those that get pregnant after the surgery may need to get a deflation of their bands.
6. Answer: No. Having any inflammatory or condition of the stomach, such as ulcers, Crohn’s disease, or severe esophagitis, will lead to termination of the procedure.
7. Answer: Yes. Those that are ready to commit to a healthy and active lifestyle are the best possible candidates for the surgery. It is very difficult to just drop everything and start a new lifestyle.
*This quiz should not be your only source of information. Please see a doctor to see if you qualify and get more information. Click Here to Book an Appointment
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