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Because the lap band operation is a minimally invasive procedure, recovery is often shorter than other types of weight loss surgery, and patients generally have fewer problems associated with the operation and recovery process. [Read more]

The first step in preparing for lap band surgery is to make sure you understand exactly what lap band surgery entails. Even after lap band surgery, you won’t lose weight unless you follow certain rules. [Read more]

Lap band surgery can result in dramatic weight loss, with some people losing one-third to one-half of their extra body weight. Most people gradually lose weight over a three year period following the surgery. [Read more]

Making the right food decisions is often difficult enough without any restrictions, but how do you handle air travel under the yoke of dietary restrictions? The simple answer is to plan ahead. [Read more]

If you and your Albany, GA doctor have determined that Lap Band surgery is the right choice for you, there are a few things you’ll need to do to prepare for your weight loss surgery. [Read more]

In our hectic lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by stress. From credit card bills and job woes, to family tensions and general anxiety, stress can leave us feeling exhausted, defeated and unsure of ourselves. Constant stress can cause a hormone imbalance in our body and a build-up of cortisol, which leads to weight gain. [Read more]

Lifestyle changes after Lap Band include food intake, eating habits, and increasing activity. By thoroughly understanding these short-term and long-term lifestyle adjustments, you can more easily adapt after weight loss surgery.

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Lap-band surgery helps obese people lose weight by restricting how much food the patient can eat. An adjustable band is placed near the top of the stomach, creating a smaller pouch that holds about 4 ounces of food. Although lap-band surgery can help you lose weight by limiting how much food you can eat, adding exercise is suggested to achieve the best results. [Read more]

I want to give you some insight about port placement. As you know to make the lap band work you have to access the band and add fluid to it through a port which is placed under the skin. [Read more]