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Can u have lapband , after having had stomach stapled ten years ago
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What is stomach stapling?
Stomach stapling is a slang term for lap band surgery not gastric bypass. The lap band surgery typically uses a rubber band to shrink the stomach and is reversable. A gastric bypass procedure cuts away the stomach and is permanent.
How does recovery from gastric lap banding compare to stomach stapling?
Recovering from gastric lap banding is typically a lot faster than stomach stapling. It really depend on the person.
Is a gastric bypass the only weight reduction surgery?
No it isn't the only one, just the one most commonly discussed. Among others, there is lap band surgery and stomach stapling for weight loss.
Where can I find info on band lap online?
I think you mean lap band, and you can search medical websites. Lap band can help you lose weight by inserting a rubberband around the top of your stomach.
What are some methods of fat removal?
Medical procedures such as liposuction, the lap band and stomach stapling get rid of fat. To get rid of fat naturally, cut the amount of sugar you eat and do cardio exercise such as jogging, weight training, swimming and power walking.
Where can one find more information about lap bands?
It's actually called the "lap band" and not band lap. In this process a band is put around the part of the stomach internally to trick the stomach into thinking is smaller and thus fills up faster. http://www.lapband.com/
What is the difference between stomach stapling and the weight loss band?
In a stomach stapling procedure the stomach is reduced in size by using surgical staples. The band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to make a small pouch and generally can be adjusted after the surgery. Some of the weight loss bands do not even require any kind of surgical cutting and the recovery time is much less.
What and where can I find information on lap band diet plan?
The lap band is a saline band, that is surgically placed at the top of the stomach to create a smaller stomach, so it will not hold as much food as before surgery. You may get more information through the medical profession or you can access the makers of Lap-Band(R.
Can you get pregnant if you have a lap band?
Yes. Lap Band, is just a band that squeezes on your stomach to make it smaller so you get full quicker. Has nothing to do with birth control, unless you had a very bad surgeon.
What does a lap band fill procedure involve?
A lap band procedure is a laproscopic surgical procedure that involves adding a band to the patient's stomach to help reduce their food intake and aid weightloss.
Is the stomach stapling procedure still performed in the US?
Stomach stapling is still used in the United States. It is effective, especially for obese individuals.
Did Sharon osbourne have her lap band removed?
No. She recently stated on "The Talk" that she had a band around her stomach which is why she vomited scrambled eggs.
