Who Is Suitable?

The below characteristics are key facters in determining a patient's suitability for gastric banding surgery:

  • Aged over 18 years old
  • BMI > 40 or BMI > 35 with obesity related health problems.
  • Not pregnant
  • Not a heavy alcohol consumer
  • Having made serious attempts at weight loss previously
  • Have been overweight or obese for more than 5 years
  • No disease or medication which caused weight gain