A member asked:

Should i consider lapband? i've been obese for 8years. i've been against surgery for years. i don't have issues with exercise.

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Lap band: Can't answer that in such a short space. I spend an hour discussing that with new patients. You need to meet the bmi requirements first. If you do, you may then be a candidate for surgery. If you are, the next question is which operation is best for you. Just because you want a lap band doesn't mean that is the right operation for you. A sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass need consideration too.

Answered 8/24/2013

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