Am I eligible?

If you are thinking about a procedure to help you lose weight, it there are three key criteria that will need to be fulfilled, essentially they are:

1. You must have a BMI ≥ 30kg m² (or 27 kg/m² for a gastric balloon)
2. Your weight must be a problem for you (not for your spouse or partner or friend)
3. You should have genuinely tried to lose weight using more conventional approaches – involving diet and physical activity

Assuming you fulfil the above 3 criteria, the more detailed criteria for the gastric band and intragastric balloon are given below.