Any weight loss surgery such as Lap Band surgery is considered a last resort as you must have tried all other options prior to being accepted for Lap Band surgery.  To qualify for Lap Band surgery  this is primarily based on your Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI is determined by dividing your weight (kg) by your height (m squared).

A BMI between 20-25 is considered in the healthy weight range.

A BMI greater than 40 or between 30–40 in cases of patients with one co-morbidity that is known to improve with weight loss, such as sleep apnea, diabetes, osteoarthritis, GERD, Hypertension (high blood pressure), or metabolic syndrome, among others are eligible for Lap Band surgery.

If you qualify, seek a referral from your family doctor to organise an appointment at your preferred weight loss centre.  The centers that Helen Bauzon consults to include:

1. The Bariatric Centre
2. The Complete Weight Loss Centre
3. Greater Eastern Obesity Surgery

The chosen weight loss centre will begin a round of medical examinations to ensure that you are healthy for Lap Band surgery

Prior to making a final decision, you need to understand:

• How the Lap Band is inserted at surgery, watch an animated video
• An overview of your dietary requirements, watch a video presented by Helen Bauzon

To provide all the dietary information required in preparation to long term, it is strongly recommended that you purchase the Gastric Band Nutrition Essential, book and the DVD, Strangle Yourself To Health.