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Explanation of Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
OBESITY SURGERY: Restricting the size of a persons stomach with surgery allows one to consume only small amounts of food at one time, be satisfied between meals and consistently lose weight until the goal weight is reached. This weight loss results from a calorie-restricted diet due to portion control. Because the surgery is generally not reversed and the patients learn new eating habits, the weight loss is permanent. LAP-BAND SURGERY:
Dr. Spiegel performs Laparoscopic Gastric Banding for long-term weight loss. This is a minimally invasive procedure in which a band is placed around the stomach. Band placement allows the obese person to feel full after eating only a small portion and to continuously lose weight. This is permanent and sustained with most patients losing their excess weight in 1-2 years and regaining control over their life. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band or Lap-Band restricts the stomach size and allows the patient to lose weight by consuming 3 small portions per day and feel satisfied between meals. By adjusting the Lap-Band with no further surgery the meal size is easily controlled. Lap-Band is well proven worldwide and is the most frequently performed operation. Lap-Band surgery has consistent and permanent weight loss results in countless clinical trials.
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Learn About Obesity |
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Definition of Obesity
Obesity is a condition describing excess body weight in the form of fat. Obesity is associated with many illnesses and is directly related to increased mortality and lower life expectancy.
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Health Consequences of Obesity
Overweight and obese individuals (BMI of 25 and above) are at increased risk for physical ailments, including heart disease, stroke, and many others. Learn what could be treated in part through effective weight management.
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BMI Calculator
Rather than relying simply on the bathroom scale, experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but height to indicate body fat.
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Ideal Body Weight
For years, people looked up their weight on tables drawn from insurance company statistics. While those are still around, this is a newer, more accurate way to calculate what is truly a healthy weight range for you.
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About the Procedure |
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Explanation of Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
Lap-Band is a minimally invasive procedure in which a band is placed around the stomach. Band placement allows the obese person to feel full after eating only a small portion and to continuously lose weight.
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Before and After Photos
Amazing results can be achieved using the benefits provided by laparoscopic gastric banding surgery.
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Benefits and Risks
Lap-Band surgery has a very low risk, with 1/10th or less the chance of complications compared to gastric bypass surgery, and is completely reversible.
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Candidates for Lap-band Surgery
Dr. Spiegel does not limit the BMI maximum. He has performed this procedure on patients from 180 lbs to 550lbs. You may be a candidate if you fall in this BMI/weight range.
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What to Expect
As with any medical procedure, you may be nervous about what will happen during the surgery. Learning what to expect beforehand, as well as knowing about aftercare treatment, can help relieve your anxiety.
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11 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Lap-Band
Am I too sick to have surgery? How long will I be off work? What can I eat after surgery? Read the answers to these and other questions you may have!
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