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Does the lap band surgery prevent weight gain?
Lap-band surgery is probably the most preffered way to lose weight out of most other surgery procedures. It does not prevent weight gain, but it does help you with weight loss.
What are my other options?
Yes there are other types of surgeries that someone who is overweight can consider. You could consider a Lap-Band procedure. For more information on surgery options and choosing the right surgery visit this great website http://laparoscopy.com/pleatman/weight-loss-surgery-options.htm. It has informative information about obesity and options for treatment.
What are upmc insurance requirements for lap band surgery?
what are the weight requirments to qualify for the lap band surgery?
Is the gastric band operation recomended for someone who is rather healthy but obese?
You are within the weight requirements for the gastric band operation. There are other factors though that determine if you are elegible for the surgery, you should consult your doctor about this surgery.
Would I be interested in post surgery weight loss?
If you have an obesity weight problem than post surgery weight loss could be something that you would be interested in.For more information you can go to www.obesitysurgery.ca/Lap-Band, or talk to your Doctor.
Where can I find out more about the lap band surgery diet?
http://www.lapbandsurgery.net/ has lots of great information about diets after weight loss surgery. It gives you advice on things to eat and what to avoid.
WHere can I find more information on the stomach band?
Websites written by medical professionals would probably give you the most accurate and up-to-date information. WebMD has a lot of information about the gastric banding procedure. http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-banding-surgery-for-weight-loss
Can you gain weight after lap band surgery?
It's possible.
What is involved in a band surgery?
"Band surgery would be referred to as Gastric Bypass surgery. They place a band around the stomach to reduce intake of food, thus helping an obese person to lose weight."
Where can I find more information on gastric band?
Information on gastric bands can be found in pamphlets at health clinics, and also by speaking to personal physicians who specialize in weight loss surgery.
How soon should someone see the results of lap band surgery?
Laparoscopic band surgery should yield results as soon as it is paced because the capacity of the stomach is instantly reduced. Typical weight loss in the first year is 22-45 kilos. Weight loss is quickest initially then slows down.
how can i get a hold of the bariatric band?
Weight loss surgery is an important decision to make when you're suffering from obesity. Bariatric band is not an actual band that you wear, it's the name of the surgery called Lap Band.
