October 25, 2007 at 4:25 pm | New Article
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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, something about the word “slippage” sounds unnerving when it pertains to internal organs.
We have posted a new article that explains what slippage is and how it might affect you as a post-surgery patient.
Article excerpt:
Occasionally, these bands will slip from where they were originally placed. This is often referred to as Lap Band slippage or banding slippage. As you might imagine, the degree of slippage determines the severity of the results.
Read the full article:
Lap Band Slippage - What Does it Mean?
October 25, 2007 at 3:11 pm | Lap Band Surgery
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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 the website, we have rounded up some patient stories citing problems with Lap-Band® System surgery procedures.
Article excerpt:
In this message board, a woman reveals her problems after Lap Band implementation. Specifically, she had problems with acid reflux after banding surgery. If you read through the many responses, you will see other patients talking about the Lap Band problems they have personally experienced.
Read the full article:
Problems With Lap Band Surgery - Patient Stories
October 23, 2007 at 9:02 am | New Article
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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 and rapid massive weight loss. Patients who undergo weight loss surgery (WLS) sign-up for a lifetime of rigid behaviors to guarantee their long-term success. Just imagine: If you knew what those behaviors were, could you lose the weight and keep it off without surgery?
Read the full article here:
Secrets of Gastric Bypass Surgery