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The lap band procedure is the safest of the weight loss surgeries, but it does have known side effects, and all surgery is risky. It is safest and most effective when the patient adheres to the prescribed diet.
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Is the lap band surgery safe?
In general, yes, but be aware that the surgery can have complications, including gastrointestinal distress, the band slipping, and sometimes even vomiting.
Is lap band surgery diet healthy?
There really isn't a lap band surgery "diet" per se. What there is is a change in eating habits that is necessary before the diet in order to prepare for surgery and then a gradual change after surgery from a mainly liquid to soft food diet to one that reflects "normal" foods. The diet can be quite healthy if you make good choices for balanced nutrition. Conversely, it is not healthy if you do not make wise choices.
What are upmc insurance requirements for lap band surgery?
what are the weight requirments to qualify for the lap band surgery?
What is the difference between gastric band and lap band surgery?
The difference between gastric band surgery and lap band surgery is the type of procedure which is undertaken and the complications which may arise from the surgery.
What's the safest surgery for weight reduction?
Although no surgery can be considered totally safe currently the safest procedure is the lap band. The lap band does not injure body parts in the process and for the most part does not have any complications.
Where can I find online reviews of the Lap Band surgery?
You can find reviews of the Lap Band surgery at http://www.viewpoints.com/Lap-Band-Surgery-reviews. You could also check out http://www.chasefreedom.com/lapband.html
What exactly does a lap band surgery diet mean?
Well there are two types of lap band surgery diets, the pre-surgery and post-surgery diet. In the pre-surgery diet your doctor wants you to eat a diet high in protein and low in fats and calories. This helps your body prepare for the surgery and makes recovery time faster. The post-surgery diet gradually takes you from a liquid diet, to purees to softer foods until your body is ready to handle regular foods. Then you should still be watching what you are eating and making sure you keep small portions.
How safe is lap band surgery for someone 60?
There are many factors that go into determining if someone is safe for surgery. Age is only one of those factors. If you would like to consider a lap band surgery, talk to your doctor about it. They will be able to council you as to the pros and cons, and can give you a better idea of you would be at high risk during the surgery.
What happens if my lap band breaks?
If the lap band breaks the only option is to have surgery.
Does Anthem Blue Cross in Ohio cover lap band surgery?
This does not generally cover lap band surgery. This is not a medically necessary surgery so it is not covered.
What is the mortality rate 1 year after lap band surgery?
Although lap band surgery is a very serious, major surgery, the mortality rate for lap band surgery patients is low compared to most other surgeries. Recent studies have shown that as low as 1 of 2000 lap band patients will experience any sort of lasting complications with less than 5% of lap band patients requiring re-operation. The actual morality rate of lap band surgery patients is less than 1%.
How safe is the belly-band for weight loss?
Lap Band Surgery -- The Basics In lap band surgery an adjustable gastric band is placed on the top portion of the stomach. The procedure is considered easy and takes only a few hours. A patient can go home immediately afterwards and can continue normal activities 3 to 4 days after surgery, except for one: eating. The patient undergoes several stages of dieting until the pouch formed during surgery is fully healed. Lap Band Diet Phases The lap band diet has three phases: (1) liquid diet phase, (2) puree diet phase and (3) regular diet phase. It takes four to six weeks before one can resume a daily eating routine. Patients are usually advised of the limited amounts of food they can take and what kinds of food they can have. I know someone who did this, and quite frankly, I don't know of anyone who can possibly eat that little. It's ridiculous.
