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.
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May 18, 2007 7:16 am | 
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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 [...]
Lap Band Surgery | Senior Editor | May 16, 2007 9:50 am | Comments Off
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 [...]
Lap Band Surgery | Senior Editor | May 13, 2007 10:23 am | Comments Off
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:
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Lap Band Surgery | Senior Editor | May 12, 2007 8:23 am | Comments Off
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 [...]
Lap Band Surgery | Senior Editor | May 5, 2007 7:42 am | Comments Off