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Average Age of People Who Get Lap Band
?Average Age of People Who Get Lap Band SurgeryToday, the obesity rates in
countries around the world are increasing at astounding levels and affecting men
and women of all ages and all walks of life. Millions of people are suffering
from obesity and the health problems associated with this health condition. Due
to its proven results of dropping the excess weight and keeping it off, Lap Band
Surgery has become a popular choice for extremely overweight individuals.Because
obesity has become a health issue across all ages of the population, the issue
of age that one can have lap band surgery has become a question by many people
considering the procedure. Generally, if you are 18 years old or older and you
have a Body Mass Index of 40 or more or you have a BMI of 35 or more with at
least one severe obesity-related health issue such as Type II diabetes, you are
considered a potential candidate for lap band surgery. Those over the age of 65
will be considered on an individual basis. However, other age groups have had
success UGG
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conducted by the New York University School of Medicine that included fifty
three teenagers (41 girls and 12 boys) between the ages of 13 and 17, showed
positive weight loss results after they underwent lap band surgery. UGG
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just under 300 pounds and had an average BMI of 47 lost about 50% of the extra
weight 18 months after undergoing lab band surgery. None of the teenagers had
complications during the surgery and only 5% developed minor complications which
were treated as an outpatient.There have been impressive results with older
individuals who have had lap surgery. Research has shown that the procedure has
been safe for older people and the results have been positive.There have been a
number of studies showing that patients over 50 have had safe and successful lab
band procedures. Any complications were consistent with any other age group such
as band erosion, pouch dilation, band slippage. The research indicates that lab
band surgery is a safe and minimally invasive procedure for older people. As
well, the weight loss achieved was consistent with younger patients.People who
have had weight loss procedures have achieved a healthy loss of excess weight.
The result has been relief or elimination of such conditions as diabetes,
breathing problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and less
stress on the heart. Patients have seen an improvement in their quality of life
as they have more energy, their emotional and mental health improves, and there
are fewer illnesses requiring several visits to the doctor or hospital.More and
more people of all ages are becoming obese, the demand for a healthy and easier
way to lose weight has increased. Lap-Band surgery has been a success in over
350,000 procedures throughout the world. As with any surgery, it is important to
talk to your physician thoroughly about the benefits and risks of having lap
band surgery.