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Weight reduction surgery is one of the leading ways Canadians are choosing to help achieve a healthier lifestyle. The Omni Lap-Band A® surgery is a safe and effective weight reduction surgery that has helped many shed those extra pounds. Less invasive than gastric bypass surgery, the lap band procedure has a much smaller recovery time, allowing you to get back to your daily routine more quickly. However, as with all surgeries, there are some risks; and that's why this decision is something that you will need to discuss with an Omni Surgery Centre doctor. I've Had Health Problems In The Past, Would Band Surgery Be An Option? If you have had severe health issues, such as inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract or Crohn's disease, chronic pancreatitis, cirrhosis, or cardiopulmonary diseases, then you may not be a good candidate for band surgery. If you have any congenital or acquired anomalies of the GI tract, portal hypertension, or potential upper GI bleeding conditions such as esophageal or gastric varices, or have a history of deep vein thrombosis, this could disqualify you as well. Would My Lifestyle Allow Me To Have Lap Band Surgery? Other health conditions and your lifestyle may affect your eligibility for lap band surgery. Chronic smokers, people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol, or those who have been on long-term steroids are usually not good candidates. If you have had allergic reactions to materials used in making the lap band, or have had severe pain from other implanted devices, are pregnant or may become pregnant, lap band surgery may not be for you. Am I A Good Candidate For Omni Lap-BandA® Surgery? The Lap-BandA® procedure might be perfect for you if you are between the ages of 18 and 60, at least 100 lbs overweight, and have been for more than 5 years; especially if you've tried unsuccessfully to lose weight on other structured programs. If you have a BMI of over 35 with two other health factors, such as hypertension or Type 2 diabetes, or if you have a BMI over 40 with no other contributing factors, weight reduction surgery might be just the thing you've been looking for.A Band surgery is not covered by provincial health care or insurance, so it's important to make sure that you're committed to changing your lifestyle to be successful. Andrea Asa Sonnenberg is a freelance writer who specializes in health and wellness issues. For more information about weight reduction surgery or bypass surgery please visit http://www.omnilapband.ca Call today to schedule a consultation. Phone: (306) 545-8181
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