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25th September 2009
Given the sharp rise in the number of overweight and morbidly obese patients paying privately for laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding or gastric banding surgery, many prospective patients find the need to conduct their own research and due diligence w... Read >
Author: markYates24th September 2009
Does anyone find that there are times in their Lap Band journey where they have thought - why couldn't I lose 5 kilo's a week and be done in 10 weeks?! I don't know about you, but patience has never really been one of my best virtues - I am one of those ... Read >
Author: Lap Band for the Mind22nd September 2009
Why Choose The Lap Band in Mexico?
Is lap band surgery the best way to eliminate surplus body fat? Is Mexico a good location to do this operation? Find out what makes lap band surgery the most productive means of weight loss and Mexico an perfect locatio... Read >
Author: Andrew Jhonson12th September 2009
The Gastric Band journey is one filled with the unknown. Our lives are changing dramatically, sometimes almost every day, and it can be a very uncertain time for us. Especially as how do we know what life will be like when we reach goal? It's important... Read >
Author: Lap Band for the Mind31st August 2009
It's an important part of the Lap Band journey to make sure that we're continually looking at what we're doing and ways we can get better, but also to praise ourselves for how much we've achieved and how far we've come. Every so often it's important to st... Read >
Author: Lap Band for the Mind20th August 2009
Getting rid of fat from stomach, hip and thigh areas is a must for anyone trying to get in shape. The fat that builds up on these parts of our bodies often seems very difficult to drop, pushing us to look at different ways to approach the problem areas.
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Author: app12727th July 2009
Those of us on the Lap Band journey generally measure our success through the scale - this can sometimes be deceiving. We can be retaining fluid at certain times of the month or building muscle and because muscle takes up less space than fat, we have los... Read >
Author: Lap Band for the Mind23rd July 2009
Yes, this is a touchy subject for some of us with a Lap Band. Some people think that once they have a Lap Band, they will be able to eat anything that they want and not exercise and they will lose weight. Of course, when the patient hits perfect restric... Read >
Author: Lap Band for the Mind12th July 2009
Whether or not it's intentional, sometimes our closest family and friends have the unfortunate knack of trying to sabotage our most fervent attempts to stay on track while on the Gastric Band journey. Some remarks you may have experienced include: compla... Read >
Author: Lap Band for the Mind08th July 2009
Even if we think we're doing everything we can, we can still be sabotaging our weight loss surgery journey by self sabotaging. It can present itself in many ways and there are lots of reasons, just as there are people who've had Lap Band surgery! One of... Read >
Author: Lap Band for the Mind06th June 2009
There are many more uses of hypnotic suggestion in successful weight loss than you might have thought. The key is finding something which you can visualize working well for you.
I read an article in the UK press a little while ago which referred to a r... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton15th April 2009
Many people want to lose some weight for one reason or another. For some, it may be as simple as losing a few extra pounds so they can fit into their holiday clothes more comfortably.
But for others the target is to lose several stone. And when this is... Read >
Author: pmcindoe03rd December 2008
It's hard to imagine anything more puzzling than your sister completely blanking you in the wake of Christmas. Low-key enquiries through other family members result in your father quipping in his typical clumsy manner "she was a bit upset about the book... Read >
Author: Johnasmith10th November 2008
After you have completed your gastric banding surgery your band will be empty up to 6 weeks to allow the surgery to heal and the band to adhere firmly to the stomach. Some people will lose weight during this phase but some do not. So don’t worry in you ... Read >
Author: Simon hemmings10th November 2008
Certain foods are not tolerated very well after Gastric Banding Surgery and may block the stomach which results in you vomiting. This can be very individual as not any two people are alike and some foods cause a problem for one gastric banding patient, bu... Read >
Author: Simon hemmings04th November 2008
We have now successfully got to the end of week four of our diet after gastric banding surgery, so we can continue eating much about the same sort of food you were for the last four weeks, but this time the food does not need to be pureed, instead mashing... Read >
Author: Simon hemmings04th November 2008
In the UK Gastric banding is only usually only available though the National Health Service (NHS) if you meet the requirements set out below:
* You are aged 18 or over.
* You have tried all conventional methods of weight loss, like exercise an... Read >
Author: Simon hemmings04th November 2008
Gastric banding is considered a safe form of Surgery and fro most people the benefits of weight loss out way the advantages related to the surgery, however all surgeries do carry some form of risk. Therefore for you to be able to make a well informed deci... Read >
Author: Simon hemmings04th November 2008
Gastric banding is a surgical procedure that involves fitting a band around the upper part of your stomach, which will only be recommended as a fnal resort for people who are morbidly obese i.e. people with a BMI of over 40.
Gastric Banding can also be... Read >
Author: Simon hemmings29th September 2008
Restrictive weight loss surgery can be a great obesity treatment for some people. While it works slower than other methods, it can be incredibly effective, and people can expect to experience a weight loss of one to two pounds each week until they hit th... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry21st May 2008
The human body is the most perfectly balanced creation of God and we should be thankful for the many advantages that we have been gifted with in comparison to any other animal. However, when you take your body and health for granted, that is when the prob... Read >
Author: sarahwilson14th January 2008
In this day and age, more and more people are finding themselves over their normal body weight due to a variety of reasons. Though the proper diet and exercise is always the default recommendation of our doctors, there are those who simply need some extr... Read >
Author: Mark25th September 2007
Obesity drags down the quality of life on so many levels. It causes serious health problems and plays havoc with your daily life affecting everything from getting around to choosing clothes. Weight loss surgery is one way to claim your inner slimness that... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets18th September 2007
As per a famous adage, “A stitch in time saves nine”! Obesity is the only thing to pertain this adage perfectly as a little bit of concern in the initial stages of obesity can avoid greater weight gain. Today millions of people are suffering from obes... Read >
Author: Nicholas Bowen07th March 2007
Obesity can lead to a number of medical issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney failure that could eventually lead to heart disease. As such, one cannot ignore this if he or she is going to live a full and healthy life especially young teens.... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock19th August 2005
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity among adults has risen significantly in the U.S. over the last 20 years. In fact, statistics show that 30 percent of adults 20 years of age and older are obese (body mass index [BMI] of ... Read >
Author: Eddie Tobey19th August 2005
There are two basic types of bariatric surgeries for weight loss: restriction procedures and malabsorption procedures. Restriction procedures reduce the size of the stomach through the use of a gastric band, staples, or both, and do not interfere with the... Read >
Author: Eddie Tobey
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