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Calculating your BMI
The easiest way to determine if you’re a candidate is to figure out your Body Mass Index (BMI). It is a simple math calculation that
determines your weight-to-height ratio. Use our calculator or do it yourself:
BMI = Your weight (in pounds) x 704.5 / your height (in inches)²
| BODY MASS INDEX KEY |
| Index | Candidate? | Level of Health Risk |
| 18.9 or Less | No | Underweight |
You are underweight and at risk of malnutrition and other health problems.
Speak to your physician about your BMI and what is needed to reach a healthy weight. |
| 19 to 24.9 | No | Healthy |
Congratulations! Your healthy weight may reduce the risk of chronic diseases associated with being overweight.
Keep up the good work! Do you have a friend or family member who struggles with being overweight or obese and might be interested in the LAP-BAND® procedure? |
| 25 to 29.9 | Maybe Not | At Risk |
Based on your BMI, you may not be a candidate for the LAP-BAND®, but you may be at risk for weight-related health conditions such as:
Diabetes (Type II), High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Acid Reflux (GERD).
We invite you to attend a free educational seminar to discuss your situation with a LAP-BAND® Expert. |
| 30 to 34.9 | Yes | Obese |
Based on your BMI, your level of health risk is high for chronic health conditions associated with obesity and you are a candidate for the LAP-BAND® procedure with True Results.
Get started now and schedule a seminar at one of our centers today. |
| 35 to 39.9 | Yes | Obese |
Your level of health risk is high for severe chronic health conditions associated with obesity and you are a candidate for the LAP-BAND® procedure with True Results. If your BMI is 35 or higher, weight loss may be considered a medical necessity. The True Results LAP-BAND® procedure could reduce your risk of serious health conditions including:
Type-II diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and acid reflux.
And, if you exhibit additional severe health issues, your health insurance could cover the cost of your LAP-BAND® procedure.
Get started now and schedule a seminar at one of our centers today.
|
| 40 or More | Yes | Morbidly Obese |
Your level of health risk is SEVERE for chronic health conditions associated with obesity and you are a candidate for the LAP-BAND® procedure with True Results.
AS AMERICA'S #1 LAP-BAND® PROVIDER, we are the most experienced at helping LAP-BAND® patients achieve their weight loss goals.
You can expect to lose an average rate of 4-8 lbs. per month. This weight loss will reduce your risk of serious health conditions including Type-II diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and acid reflux. You will also be able to increase your energy, improve your self-esteem, and improve your quality of life.
Get started now and schedule a seminar at one of our centers today. |
What your BMI Tells You at a Glance
Your BMI not only tells you if you’re a candidate for
LAP-BAND®, but also indicates the extent of other health risk
factors to be aware of, such as type-2 diabetes, hypertension, and
cardiovascular disease.
Take Control. Get True Results.
Obesity is one of the biggest health concerns of the 21st century
causing more death and disease in the Western world than any other
factor. Thousands of men and women are living healthier, happier lives
because of the LAP-BAND® procedure provided by True Results.
» Attend a free educational seminar to meet a LAP-BAND® patient who has achieved lasting weight loss. Call or register
on-line today!
You Have Options
The LAP-BAND® procedure may be covered by your health insurance
policy – like 68% of our patients. Let us help you verify your
insurance and find out for sure. One of our True Results consultants
will work with you to seek approval.
If your insurance doesn’t cover it, you have the option to pay for
the procedure outright, or request special financing options with
payments as little as $9 per day. True Results has teamed up with
CareCredit to offer you several payment plans to cover
the cost of the procedure. As a self-pay patient, you can begin the
procedure as soon as you want – without having to wait for
insurance approval or protocol.
Exercise your options for True Results
Insurance, cash pricing, and financing options are all available to you.
Take the first steps to a healthier, happier life:
» Attend a free educational seminar to meet a LAP-BAND®
patient who has achieved lasting weight loss. Call or register on-line today!
Sure, you lose weight with lasting and True Results. You also gain so
much more—a new life with better health, more energy, and more
confidence! True Results is with you every step of the way – from
the first time you walk in for your initial evaluation to a comprehensive
aftercare program to a lifetime of band maintenance appointments.
Here’s what you can expect before, during and after the
LAP-BAND® procedure.
Before the LAP-BAND® Procedure
- A free Educational Seminar: Money should never stand in the way of your health and happiness. That's why True Results doesn't charge you a cent to attend our True Results LAP-BAND® educational Seminar. Come meet an experienced LAP-BAND® doctor, a True Results patient, and the road to a new you.
- A Diagnostic Examination: One of our highly-trained staff members will review your medical records and perform various pre-operative medical tests to ensure the procedure is safe for you.
- Insurance/financing verification: We work with you to submit medical information to your insurance carrier and doctor for review. If your insurance company does not cover the LAP-BAND® procedure, or if you have chosen to pursue financing options, you can apply through one of our financing institutions at this time.
- A weight-loss program: Insurance companies often require the completion of a 3-12 month weight-loss program before approving bariatric (weight-loss) procedures. Our aftercare program satisfies insurance carrier requirements and provides you with a proven, medically sound program that promotes significant, lasting weight loss for life.
The LAP-BAND® Procedure
- Using a laparoscope (a small camera), the doctor inserts an adjustable, silicone gastric band around the top of the stomach, reducing the volume of food the stomach will hold. Typically, the surgery takes about 30-45 minutes and you can return home within 4-5 hours of having the FDA-approved LAP-Band® procedure. Most people return to work within a week and resume exercising within a month to six weeks.
- Recovery includes a dietary plan (including vitamin supplements) that first consists of liquids, followed by soft foods and later on, solids. You are also given a low impact exercise program, which is key to a successful outcome.
Life after LAP-BAND®
A normal part of post-surgery follow-up is adjusting the band to the
right level of restriction to meet your individual needs. Adjustments
are performed without surgery using a thin needle to inject or withdraw
saline from your band via the access port. This widens or narrows the
band opening to control the rate of your weight loss. Adjustments only
take 10-15 minutes, with your first one typically received 4-6 weeks
after surgery. The total number of adjustments you receive depends on
your individual weight-loss goals, rate and results.
Feel Comfortable with True Results
After LAP-BAND® , people feel more comfortable—in their lives,
in airplanes, in clothes, in social situations. Don’t just take
our word for it.
» Attend a free educational seminar to meet a LAP-BAND® patient who has
achieved lasting weight loss. Call or register on-line today!
