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.

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Lap Band Slippage - What Does it Mean?

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?

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Secrets of Gastric Bypass Surgery

As the number of bariatric weight-loss surgeries continues to rise, so too does the number of body contouring procedures. Body contouring is a broad term that refers to a variety of plastic surgery techniques used to correct a major problem that weight loss surgery patients face after their surgeries — large amounts of loose, sagging skin.

Surprisingly, though, only about 15 percent of people who undergo weight loss surgery go on to have plastic surgery / body contouring as well.

We examine the reasons for this disparity — as well as the various risks versus benefits of having plastric surgery after weight loss surgery — in a new article posted to the site.

Article excerpt:

Body contouring refers to a form of plastic surgery people often undergo following a bariatric weight loss procedure. Body contouring procedures include tummy tucks, arm lifts, breast lifts, and other techniques used to reduce excess skin following a weight loss surgery procedure. The ASPS recommends that a patient’s weight be stable for at least three months prior to pursuing plastic surgery. In addition, gastric bypass patients should have their blood checked to ensure they are not deficient in certain key vitamins and minerals…

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Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss Surgery