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Hi, can someone tell me if there is a certain amount of pounds you have to be overweight before you can get the lap band?

Thanks!

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    It all depends on your surgeon and your insurance. Typically it is 100 pounds over "ideal" weight, whatever that means. It is usually based on your BMI, and your co-morbidities, if any.

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    Type BMI calculator on Yahoo! or so. And calculate your BMI, if your BMI is 40 or higher then you are a good candidate for the operation. If your BMI is 35 or so and you have health related issues from obesity you might qualify as well.

    Good luck

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