Many people considering a gastric banding procedure such as the Lap Band surgery have concerns about “slippage.” This is what happens when the laparoscopic adjustable band (or Lap Band) slips from the place it was originally inserted.
It’s only natural to have concerns about Lap Band slippage — as it is commonly referred. After all, [...]
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October 25, 2007 4:25 pm | 
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Just like our logo indicates, we try to present both sides of the story regarding weight loss surgery. As with any other type of surgery, there are pros and cons to having a bariatric weight-loss procedure.
This applies to all types of bariatric surgery from gastric bypass to gastric banding. In an article recently posted to [...]
Lap Band Surgery | Senior Editor | 3:11 pm | Comments (7)
Kaye Bailey has a few things to tell you about gastric bypass surgery and, specifically, what to expect after having a gastric bypass procedure.
And she should know, having undergone gastric bypass surgery herself … and having researched and written about it extensively.
Here’s an excerpt from this newly posted article:
There’s more to gastric bypass than surgery [...]
New Article | Senior Editor | October 23, 2007 9:02 am | Comments (0)
Peruse the website and brochures of bariatric surgery centers in the United States, and you probably won’t find any data on the number of people who die after having weight loss surgery. Of course, they wouldn’t showcase that information … it would be bad for business, right?
That’s why it is critical for people considering [...]
The Downside | Senior Editor | October 19, 2007 2:56 pm | Comments (0)
Summary: Is there a connection between weight loss surgery and suicide? Studies suggest that weight loss surgery may lead to an increased risk of suicide in post-surgery patients.
There is certainly a lot being said these days about the benefits of weight loss surgery. But you have to dig a little deeper to [...]
Surgery News | Senior Editor | October 17, 2007 5:09 pm | Comments (1)