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There is no age limit. Consideration is given to the individual's health history, current health condition and status as well as to the individual's willingness to understand that the Lap Band is simply a tool in the weight loss process, rather than a magical fix. A reputable bariatric clinic reviews each client individually.
There really is no age limit for a patient to have the lap band surgery. However, with any surgery there are certain risks and the older you get the higher the risks so your surgeon will evaluate you based on your situation. The surgery has been performed on healthy people well into their 70s.
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How do you get in a band if you are under age?
There is no "age limit" for to be in a band. You can create your own band with your friends!
What happens if my lap band breaks?
If the lap band breaks the only option is to have surgery.
Who does the lap band surgery with medical card?
Who does lap band with medical card in springfield il.
Who is the best Lap Band doctor in Arlington, Texas?
The Lap Band is a new procedure for weight loss. You will have to travel to Fort Worth for this procedure at Fort Worth Lap-Band.
What are upmc insurance requirements for lap band surgery?
what are the weight requirments to qualify for the lap band surgery?
Where can I find info on band lap online?
I think you mean lap band, and you can search medical websites. Lap band can help you lose weight by inserting a rubberband around the top of your stomach.
Where can one find more information about lap bands?
It's actually called the "lap band" and not band lap. In this process a band is put around the part of the stomach internally to trick the stomach into thinking is smaller and thus fills up faster. http://www.lapband.com/
Where can I find online reviews of the Lap Band surgery?
You can find reviews of the Lap Band surgery at http://www.viewpoints.com/Lap-Band-Surgery-reviews. You could also check out http://www.chasefreedom.com/lapband.html
What is the mortality rate 1 year after lap band surgery?
Although lap band surgery is a very serious, major surgery, the mortality rate for lap band surgery patients is low compared to most other surgeries. Recent studies have shown that as low as 1 of 2000 lap band patients will experience any sort of lasting complications with less than 5% of lap band patients requiring re-operation. The actual morality rate of lap band surgery patients is less than 1%.
are there any doctors in argentina who do fills on lap band patients. i had the lap band surgery 3 years ago and i need a ajustment?
Visit www.gosculptura.com/bariatric/index.php for physicians who can help you with your lap band procedure in Argentina.
Does health insurance cover lap band surgery?
I had gastric by-pass and it was covered. I had a co-worker that had the lap band and it was also covered.
What is the difference between gastric band and lap band surgery?
The difference between gastric band surgery and lap band surgery is the type of procedure which is undertaken and the complications which may arise from the surgery.
