Lap Band / Gastric Bypass in Las Vegas – Do I Qualify?

If your BMI is 35 or greater, with one or more obesity-related health conditions, you most likely qualify for bariatric surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Here are a number of widely accepted criteria which make a patient suitable for bariatric surgery:

• Weight greater than 100lbs. above the ideal body weight for sex, and height.
• BMI > 40 by itself or > 35 if there is one or more obesity related health conditions, such as diabetes or sleep apnea
• Reasonable attempts at other weight loss techniques
• Age 18-68
• Obesity related health problems
• No psychiatric or drug dependency problems
• A capacity to understand the risks and commitment associated with the surgery.
• Pregnancy not anticipated in the first two years following surgery

There is considerable flexibility in these guidelines. Sometimes a lower BMI between 30-35 is accepted if co-morbidities exist.

Obesity-Related Health Conditions
If you find yourself struggling with one or more obesity-related health condition listed below, bariatric surgery could be right for you.

• Type 2 Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure/Heart Disease
• Dyslipidemia/High Cholesterol
• Osteoarthritis of Weight-Bearing Joints
• Depression
• GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
• Urinary Stress Incontinence
• Asthma and Pulmonary Conditions
• Reproductive Health
• Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Problems

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