How overweight do I need to be to consider the LAP-BAND?
You should be at least 60-100 pounds overweight to consider the LAP-BAND System. A better measure for determining your eligibility, however, is your BMI (Body Mass Index), a calculation based on your height and weight (Click here to calculate your BMI) The LAP-BAND is generally recommended for patients with a BMI of 30-60.