More People Are Choosing Lap Band Surgery as a Treatment for Obesity

The consequences of the increased rates of obesity has been an increase in such health conditions as diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, respiratory conditions, and more. Today, weight loss surgery has become an effective method to treating obesity and obesity related illnesses. One such weight loss surgery method that more people are choosing to treat their obesity is Lap Band Surgery.

Lap band surgery is a minimally invasive weight loss surgery that has been proven to be successful method to help people lose the extensive excess weight and keep it off long term. It is also popular because it is a minimally invasive procedure with minimum side effects and it is the only reversible weight loss procedure. The procedure involves inserting a silicone band around the upper part of the stomach through a small incision. The band has an access port affixed to it. The surgeon will fill the band to create a pouch. By doing so, the stomach will be reduced. The result is the patient will consume less food and lose weight. They will feel full faster because the size of the stomach has been reduced. In addition, the size of the stomach can be modified by withdrawing or injecting the saline.

The lap band surgery only takes about 45 minutes to an hour and patients can normally go home the same day. After returning home the patient will start their recovery period. They will be on a specially designed diet that is high in essential nutrients. They will learn how to implement a healthier lifestyle that includes eating healthier foods in proper portions and implementing a healthy exercise routine. Patients can begin to return to normal activities 3 to 5 days after the procedure. As well, patients will have follow up visits so they learn how to use the band as an effective tool in their fight to lose weight and keep it off. The patient will lose weight with an average of 2 pounds per week with most patients reporting losing more than 2 pounds each week.

Today, millions of people are suffering from obesity and obesity related illness. Lap band surgery has become so popular because it has proven weight loss results. In fact some health insurance companies are covering some of the costs. Patients have seen a significant reduction in weight and they have been able to maintain the weight loss. As well, they have seen improvements in such health conditions as diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, and breathing problems.

If you are suffering from obesity and obesity related illnesses, you may want to consider the benefits of lap band surgery. When you talk to a lap band surgeon or your physician, you will learn if you are a potential candidate for the procedure and you will learn more about the procedure and the risks and benefits. A patient will normally have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 30-35 with an obesity associate health condition. Lap band surgery is one of the most popular types of weight loss surgeries.

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