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Which patients are suitable for gastric bands?

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Which patients are suitable for gastric bands?

The NHS requirements are as follows: you have a BMI of 40 or more, or a BMI between 35 and 40, and a significant condition that would improve if you reduced weight (such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure). In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about the eligibility criteria for having a gastric band.

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Anybody with a body mass index over 30 can have a gastric band.

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