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Surgeons report that gastric bypass patients typically lose weight faster in the first year. This may seem like a benefit, but it's temporary. At five years, many LAP-BAND and gastric bypass patients have achieved comparable weight loss.1 Remember,
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This is a fairly common feeling, especially for people with bands that are tight or just after an adjustment. During the night the water content in the body changes and this may cause the band to feel "tighter" some of the time. Some women have
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LAP-BAND surgery works by restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold. Like gastric bypass, it is performed laparoscopically by AtlantiCare surgeons. The procedure is considered a less invasive form of weight loss surgery. The procedure
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The benefits of weight loss surgery have been proven for individuals with a BMI of at least 30 with weight related health problems (co morbidities) and for all individuals with a BMI greater than 35. There is no upper limit for BMI, but if patients
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Our guidelines are that patients should be at least 18 years of age. Individuals over the age of 65 will be considered on an individual basis.
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Weight should be lost gradually. A weight loss of two to three pounds a week in the first year after the operation is possible, but one pound a week is more likely. Individual results may vary.
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As with all surgeries, there are some risks that may arise from having the LAP-BAND procedure. This could include infections, nausea, vomiting, slipping of the band, erosion of the band and access port problems. While LAP-BAND complications may be
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The fluid that is used for filling or adjusting the LAP-BAND system is a sterile saline. Sterile saline is simply salt and sterilized water and it is safe if ingested. This fluid is quite commonly used for contact lenses as well as a filling,
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On average, you will not be required to stay in hospital for more than 24 hours after the insertion of your LAP-BAND and most often, you will be able to go home on the same day. After the procedure, it may take about 1 week before you should return
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Weight should be lost gradually. A weight loss of two to three pounds a week in the first year after the operation is possible, but one pound a week is more likely. Individual results may vary.
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