
Patient criteria for Lap-Band surgery is based on the guidelines set by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recommended for individuals 100 pounds or more above ideal body weight or a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 with obesity-associated health conditions.![]()
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| Heart of America Bariatrics A Center of Excellence performing weight loss surgery including the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BANDŽ) procedure. | |
| Missouri Bariatric Services We provide a multidisciplinary approach to the weight-loss surgery process that guides you from pre-surgery consultation and testing through surgery, recovery and continuing support. | |
| SSM Weight-Loss Institute Our program offers both bariatric (weight-loss) surgery and non-surgical diet options for weight loss, including a medically-supervised diet plan. |
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