My LapBand

My LapBand

Ongoing zine about my experiences as a Lap-Banded individual

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Written by slivatree on
Lap band weight loss surgery has been performed worldwide since the mid 1990s. It has proven to be the favourite method of weight loss surgery. It is only now that the methods and processes used allow us see how good a treatment it is for those who are unfortunate to be grossly obese. The big tip here is to seriously consider using this form of weight loss saving much time and money and restoring your health as it will give you a new lease of life. It is a fact that over 15 million Americans are severely obese. Using Lap Band surgery ranks high ... Read Full Story
Written by freehealthreview on
Free Health | Complete Source to Health Information Complete Source to Health Insurance, Plans, Care, Products and Information Blog Posts:Considering Lap Band Surgery   Related Images: If you are considering weight loss surgery, Lap Band surgery may be an option for you. There are many reputable Lap Band clinics in Toronto, but before you make an appointment, make sure to do your re Read more.. Blog Posts At convention, Hillary, Senate women push equal pay, health care denver, colorado demanding equal pay equal work affordable health care all, senate women podium tuesday at democratic convention to offer support barack obama s presidential campaign. new ... Read Full Story
 
Written by jojoku on
The LapBand is a surgical procedure in the United States that has and is rapidly increasing in popularity. Unlike gastric bypass surgery, where stomach cutting and stapling is involved, an adjustable gastric band is used. This not only lowers the risk of complications, but it shortens the recovery process. What isn’t to love about the LapBand? Despite the fact that the LapBand system is a safe and effective way to lose weight, it is important to learn about the procedure. That is why research is recommended. Before asking about the procedure and before going under the knife, make sure you have no unanswered questions. ... Read Full Story
Written by jojoku on
If you are between the ages of 18 and 60 and around 100 pounds overweight, you may be the ideal candidate for LapBand surgery. The LapBand is a successful weight loss surgery that has been used in the United States since 2001. Most patients who undergo the procedure see results. With that said, all surgical procedures have their pros and cons. So, what are the pros and cons of undergoing LapBand surgery? Weight loss. Weight loss is the most significant advantage to undergoing the procedure. For many patients, the LapBand system is not only used to improve their physical appearance, but their health. In ... Read Full Story
Written by Ziah on
This is my updated video of my weight loss following my RNY Gastric Bypass. I had my bypass in October 2006 in Brugge, with Dr Bruno Dillemans. Please see my website for any more information or to contact me directly. Thanks for watching ! Duration : 0:5:7 Technorati Tags: band , bypass , en , gastric , lap , Lapband , loss , not , RNY , Roux , weight , WLS Read Full Story
Many people who have weight loss surgery will do so to not only lose weight, but to improve their overall health and well being. One popular weight loss surgery is lap band surgery. They often will have the surgery to reduce such health conditions as sleep apnea, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems, and heart conditions.  
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How long were you "uncomfortable"? I'm still taking pain killers every 5 or 6 hours. It is the min. amount that I can take, but don't want to take them forever. BTW: I'm from South Carolina. I'm 46 and had surgery in South Carolna.  
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I have my LAP-BAND® surgery scheduled for January 4th but am now getting really anxious about my decision. You see, I had a liver transplant on April23rd of 2008 and so far have been doing great. I had my second meeting with the LAP-BAND® Dr. yesterday and he explained that in order to place the...  
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So here is my situation. In a few months I will be going home for a visit. I havent been back home in years. Anyways I havent told anyone except two co workers ( in case anything went wrong) about my decision to have lap band surgery. I dont know how to break it to my family that I had the...  
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In a recent telephone seminar a group of Australian doctors and Lap Band patients got together to talk about the value of the Lap Band surgery as well as they possible risks associated with this process. This is a summary of that transcript.Contributor: CWB SPEAKSPublished: Nov 13, 2009  
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My name is Sandy. I am 52 years old and live in the Chicago area. I am currently working through my 3 month diet and am looking forward to being banded late Dec or early Jan. My goal is to lose 100 lbs. I started training for a 5k run in April. LOL, it will probably take me that long to work...  
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Gastric band surgeries such as Lap Band surgery is a technique used to encourage weight loss on the patient. It is rather invasive and has both pros and cons. These are the remedies offered by doctors to eligible patients who have little success in any other weight loss program.  
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