Your Doctor is the only person who can decide if gastric band surgery is right for you. However, there are some criteria that most Doctors, medical practitioners, and Surgeons use when making that decision. These include the following.

Having a body mass index (BMI) above 35 or 40+ with other weight-related health issues.

• Are between 18 and 55 years of age.
• Have tried other  methods of weight loss systems within the last year with no success.
• Have at least 5 years of obesity.
• Understand the risks and benefits of gastric lap band surgery.
• Are highly motivated to follow the diet and fitness guidelines that accompany gastric banding surgery for long-term weight loss.

Some conditions that would make you a poor candidate for gastric band surgery include

• having an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal system
• allergic to the materials in the gastric lap band system
• cannot tolerate an implanted device such as the gastric band.

There are Many websites where you can learn all about Gastric laproscopic band Surgery but here is one which i have found extremely useful.

http://www.gastric-Banding-Surgery.co.uk/

Gastric laproscopic banding surgery is not suitable for everyone so please be mindfull of this and research the subject and consult your Medical Practioner before you make any decission.