Weight Loss Surgery Information

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 see that a lot of people in the U.S. are interested in LAP-BAND surgery in Mexico and other countries aboard. Some of the respondents in the forum thread have even recommended bariatric surgeons in Mexico, surgeons they’ve had good experiences with.

Remember, wherever you decide to go for bariatric weight-loss surgery, be sure to do plenty of research. That’s why I’ve  shared the forum thread above … the woman is actively researching her surgery options, and you should do the same.

For the record, we are not weighing in for or against bariatric surgery in Mexico. We remain consistently neutral with regard to such choices. Just thought you would find the forum discussion interesting!

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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 the woman’s weight-loss surgery, as well as her ongoing quest to lose 100 pounds.

Read the story

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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).

An excerpt:

Still, at first, Dr. Sloan was hesitant to perform surgery on such a young patient, but soon, changed his mind. “She was very mature, she had a great desire to have great weight loss with the Lap-Band and her mother was very supportive,” says Dr. Sloan.

There is also a video file that goes with this story. Read the full story here.

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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 in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday, May 5, 2007.

The seminar will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 10:00am - 11:00am at the Omni Tucson Golf Resort at 2727 West Club Drive in Tucson. To register for this free seminar, visit www.azlapband.com or call 602.476.2334. Directions to the Omni Tucson Golf Resort are available at http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/TucsonNationalGolfResortAndSpa.aspx or by calling 520.297.2271.

Dr. Simpson, known by patients and industry peers as The Weight Loss Doctor, is the Managing Director of the Southwest Weight Loss Center — one of the largest weight loss surgical practices in the Southwestern U.S. He is a celebrated author, having penned 4 books about pre- and post-op preparation, nutrition and care for weight loss surgery patients. Further, as a recognized expert among bariatric surgeons, he hosts a popular bariatric lecture series, and is a guest speaker at major bariatric events around the country. His popular seminar series is held throughout Arizona and is in Tucson on a quarterly basis.

“I host these seminars regularly as a forum for connecting current LAP-BAND patients with candidates considering the procedure for themselves,” said Dr. Terry Simpson. “People tend to feel more comfortable in an educational environment with their peers, especially when considering something as life-changing as bariatric surgery. And, because we’re seeing more interest from candidates who are only 50 - 150 lbs overweight, we like to present weight loss surgery candidates real people who have been in their shoes, so they can hear directly from others about what they can expect.”

Additional seminars are being held in Phoenix at Southwest Weight Loss Centers on May 8 and again on May 24, 2007. Seminars begin at 5:30pm and are held at Southwest Weight Loss Centers located at 1840 W. Maryland, Suite A, Phoenix, Arizona 85015.

About The Weight Loss Doctor - Dr. Terry Simpson

Dr. Simpson has been doing weight loss laparoscopic surgery since 1991. He is a leading LAP-BAND bariatric surgeon in the Western U.S. and has performed over 500 LAP-BAND surgeries at Southwest Weight Loss Centers in Phoenix, Arizona, more than have been performed in all of Arizona and California combined.

Dr. Simpson received his undergraduate, graduate, and medical degrees from The University of Chicago, and conducted his surgical residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. He is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, and is a Fellow in The American College of Surgeons. He is a certified proctor for Allergan, the manufacturer of the LAP-BAND — uniquely qualifying him to teach other surgeons around the country and the world how to perform the LAP-BAND bariatric procedure.

A full listing of Dr. Simpson’s services, books and other products from The Weight loss Doctor can be found at www.theweightlossdr.com. For more information about the LAP-BAND procedure, please visit www.southwestweightloss.com.

Press release source

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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 do after LAP-BAND surgery? Average weight loss? And more.

This is probably one of the best FAQ sections I’ve seen on this type of bariatric surgery. Be sure to check it out as part of your “big picture” self-education on weight-loss surgery.

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