Imagine this, you struggle with your weight for many years, and suddenly a Doctor tells you that there is a very non-invasive procedure that is completely reversible that can be finished in as little as 30 minutes to one hour. Well this is actually a reality now with a new weight loss surgery called the lap band. If you are substantially overweight and looking for a sure fire method of changing your life, this may be something you should consider talking with your physician about.
The lap band is performed under general anesthesia and will have you ready to go in as little as 48 hours. This weight loss surgery is done by a Doctor placing a fully adjustable band around the top part of your stomach coming down from your esophagus. This creates a small "pouch" which will enable you to become full much faster leaving it impossible for you to over eat. The band that is placed on your stomach has a balloon inside which can be adjusted to help keep the feeling of fullness around longer which dramatically increases a persons weight loss success.
Some of the great advantages of the lap band include:
No cutting or stapling of your stomach.
No surgery is needed to adjust the "stoma" that regulates the band.
It can be removed laproscopically and is FULLY reversible.
No extended hospital stay as you can leave in as little as 2 days.
This new procedure is changing lives. Patients report losing a remarkable amount of weight in as little as the first 2 weeks out of the hospital. Some insurance companies are moving towards covering these types of surgeries as the obese epidemic continues nationwide in America. One must be careful however not to go into this diet thinking you can maintain your old eating habits, as you are getting a substantial amount of nutrients post-operation.
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