I just stumbled across an online article that does a good job explaining surgery with the LAP-BAND ® System. This article talks about bariatric surgery in general, which paved the way for the LAP-BAND ® device and surgical procedure. It also explains, although briefly, how the procedure works toward reducing a patient’s appetite and weight. [...]

In a previous post, we talked about the notion of going abroad for bariatric surgery. I want to expand on that by sharing a recent forum discussion over at LapBankTalk.com. In this forum thread, a woman has posted a question about getting LAP-BAND® surgery in Mexico. Just by scrolling down through the responses, you can [...]

A recent article on a Duluth, MN news affiliate’s website covers the story of a woman who underwent LAP-BAND weight-loss surgery for obesity. The patient explains her reasons for making the decision, as well as the events leading up to the surgery date. This is an interesting story, because the news channel plans to chronicle [...]

An Indiana news affiliate recently ran a story about the age factor in weight-loss surgery. The story chronicles the persistent weight problems of a 17-year-old girl, and her ultimate decision to undergo bariatric weight-loss surgery. Specifically, the patient in this story underwent LAP-BAND surgery to reduce her stomach capacity (and lose weight as a result). [...]

Doctor Terry Simpson Holding LAP-BAND Bariatric Surgery Seminars in Tucson & Phoenix “The Weight Loss Doctor” Talks With Current Patients and New Candidates for LAP-BAND Procedure PHOENIX, AZ — (MARKET WIRE) — 05/04/07 — Dr. Terry Simpson, one of the leading LAP-BAND bariatric surgeons in the Western United States, is hosting a bariatric surgery seminar [...]

I stumbled across this website today that has some good information (including diagrams, statistics and success stories) on the LAP-BAND® surgical procedure. Click on the website’s FAQ link, and you’ll find a lot of information on this type of surgery — How much does LAP-BAND surgery cost? What’s the average recovery time? What do I [...]

The Des Moines Register just did a story on the LAP-BAND® surgical procedure. It focuses on how the Lap-Band procedure typically has fewer complications (and costs less) than a full gastric-bypass surgery. They also share the story of a Lap-Band surgery patient (and diabetic), his reasons for having the surgery, his post-op recovery process, etc. [...]

The LAP-BAND® System has gotten a lot of publicity lately. This type of surgery involves an adjustable band that is placed around the stomach, creating a small upper section of the stomach. This reduces the amount of food a person can eat before feeling full. [glossary entry] But is Lap Band surgery a viable option [...]