Gastric Banding Surgery

Physical exercise is sometimes not feasible in cases of morbid obesity, especially when there are other co-morbid conditions like diabetes, hypertension and arthritis. At times, regular weight loss surgeries like liposuction and tummy tucks fail to bring about the desired results. The only solution left then is the Gastric Lap Band surgery. When it comes to Lap Band, Glendale is one of the leading cities that offer high quality medical care at affordable prices. In this procedure, a band is tightened around the upper half of the stomach to reduce its effective size. Since the capacity of the stomach id drastically brought down, the ... Read Full Story

If you have been struggling with you weight for some time and it is affecting your overall health, Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery might be the right option for you. What is Bariatric surgery? According to Wikipedia "Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, refers to the various surgical procedures performed to treat obesity by modification of the gastrointestinal tract to reduce nutrient intake and/or absorption. The term does not include procedures for surgical removal of body fat such as liposuction or abdominoplasty." This surgery is only recommended for individuals who are unable to achieve significant weight loss through diet ... Read Full Story

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is now one of the most popular forms of bariatric surgery. Its two main advantages are surgical ease of band placement and the possibility of subsequent adjustment of band volume (and thus restriction). Drawbacks include introduction of a foreign body, high-dependence on patients compliance and adherence, and the continuing need for band adjustments. But there are also technical issues that can arise, often requiring reoperation. Based on a recent study by Marie-Veronique Launay-Savary and colleagues, Hôtel-Dieu, Clermont-Ferrand, France, the frequency of technical complications of adjustable gastric banding may in fact be higher than most experts think ( Obesity Surgery ... Read Full Story

Prospective weight loss surgery candidates can enter the contest online at Dr. Vuong's support group website, http://www.morefrommyband.com/ After signing up for Dr. Vuong's free monthly Lap-Band e-newsletter, entrants will receive a contest registration form via email. Entries must be received by May 1, 2009, after which a panel of judges will review all applications and select five finalists on the basis of their charitable or community service. The winner will receive a free adjustable gastric banding surgery, and four runners-up will also receive great prizes. There is no cost to enter, and no purchase is necessary. All registrants must be legal U.S. residents between ... Read Full Story

So many Americans today suffer from obesity and the many medical conditions associated with it. Many of those who decide to lose the weight through diet and exercise are left in similar conditions without much change. Such is the case for recent Los Angeles gastric bypass surgery patient Lisa Arnold, 42, who said that her decision to undergo Los Angeles weight loss surgery despite its rare complications and necessary lifestyle changes was the result of many years of dieting without success. She began seeing a dietician, who told her that despite the sweets and snacks she has regularly, her calorie intake was considered to ... Read Full Story