How large do you have to be to have a lapband done?

What makes the lapband effective?

Lapband is effective because it actually shrinks the stomach. A person will feel fuller much quicker after having this surgery done. It is done to help a person lose weight.

What are my options for weight control surgery?

There are several common procedures used for weight loss. The most common procedures are lapband, liposuction, and gastric bypass. Lapband can be reversed, liposuction needs to be done on a regular basis to be efficient and gastric bypass is permanent.

Does Qualchoice Insurance pay for lapband?

NO

Can you drink vodka or tequila if you have the lapband?

Yes

How long does a lapband last?

This is quite variable. It can depend on eating behaviors. The goal is to eat small amounts more frequently throughout the day. Large meals are counterproductive.

What are the most common problems that you can encounter in weight reduction surgery?

The type of problems you experience will depend on what type of surgery you had, such as gastric bypass or lapband. You can have indigestion, bleeding or swollen esophagus depending on what you've had done.

Is lapband surgery expensive and what are the risks?

I think the lapband procedure may be a little complicated; however, i do not think it is anymore complicated then the gastric bypass surgery. The lapband procedure seems like a simple way to stop you from overeating all the time.

What is the closest doctor that does lapband surgery near Jamestown ny?

Buffalo Ny

will phobe putney ever perform the lapband surgery?

That is a question you would have to direct to Pheobe Putney Memorial Hospital staff directly. The following is a link to their contact page where you can ask them about the Lapband surgery: http://www.phoebeputney.com/contactus.asp

How did bishop george bloomer lose weight?

Lapband procedure that is not so invasive

Is a lapband for you?

Here is some information that may helpful to you. There are many factors that can causes a person to be overweight. Although the cause of obesity is still undetermined, many think that genetics and medical issues play a part. For many, many people, a lapband is a way they can take charge of their weight and health. At times, it may feel like everyone has an opinion about your weight and it’s likely you already know that obesity is not good for you. You know, better than anyone, how excessive weight can affect your everyday life. Not being able to engage in daily activities such as being comfortable in a movie theater or wearing that cute dress to the office party, your weight can control your daily living. If you can relate to this, a lapband may be just what your looking for! The procedure is fairly simple. This is how it works. Without any invasive procedures like stapling or removing parts of the stomach, a lapband reduces your stomach’s capacity, which prohibits you from eating the same amount of food you were once used to doing. You will feel full faster and in doing so, you wind up eating less. What makes a lapband up to 10 times safer than more extensive weight loss surgeries, such as gastric bypass is the less invasive techniques used with a lapband. As effective as these invasive procedures are, a lapband offers few risks and a generally fast recovery time — getting you back to work usually within seven days. How is a lapband put on? In most cases, a lapband is put into place during a laparoscopic procedure, under general anesthesia. The surgery itself is usually done on an outpatient basis, and only takes about an hour. The journey to weight loss is not easy and there are many support groups online so that you don’t have to do this alone! This may be your answer to a healthier lifestyle!

I am 70yrs old I weight 250# Can I have the Lapband?

may be,i think the pictures of this one is provided at www.lapbandprocedure.info.