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Lap Band

The LAP-BANDŽ is a restrictive operation used for weight loss. The LAP-BANDŽ is made of silicone and is placed around the stomach near the upper end, creating a small upper pouch and a narrow passage into the larger lower portion of the stomach. The effect of the inflatable band is to trick your body's hunger drive into thinking that you are full.The LAP-BANDŽ has an adjustable inner-collar

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BMI CALCULATOR

Height	(Ft)
	(Inch)
Weight	(lbs)

BMI	Classification
<22	Underweight
22-25	Normal
25-30	Overweight
30-33	Mild Obesity
34-36	Moderate Obesity
37-39	Severe Obesity
40-50	Morbid Obesity
>50	Super Obesity

Patients with a BMI >30 may be eligible for the Lap-Band Procedure