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Gastric Band Candidates

The guidelines state that gastric band candidates should have a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or greater.

Guidelines for gastric band weight loss surgery have been set by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Candidates may have a BMI of 35-39.9 if other medical problems associated with obesity are present.


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The guidelines state that gastric band candidates should have a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or greater.