Lap Band Miami: A smoother way to lose extra weight

The Lap Band surgery is a kind of restrictive weight loss surgery; which specifically is designed for obesity patients who has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater. But now doctors suggests to patients with BMI between 35 and 40 to improve their physical conditions. The LAP-BAND System got its approval from the FDA for use in USA from June 2001.

What is Lap Band?
It is an inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity. The Lap Band method uses an adjustable gastric band around the top of the stomach; the band divides the stomach into two parts with the upper part forming a pouch which connects to the lower part of the stomach through a narrow route.
The advantages of a Lap Band:-

* As the concerning surgeon uses a specific needle to evade any kind of damage to the port membrane. Compared to other weight loss surgeries; a gastric dumping syndrome problem is least likely to occur in lap band. Removing or re-routing of intestine are not at all involved here. When fluid is introduced into the stomach the lap band expands, placing pressure around the outside of the stomach and this decreases the size of the passage in the stomach and restricts the movement of food.

* It reduces your stomach's capacity, restricting the amount of food you are able to eat at a time. You also feel full faster and can stay longer with less amount of food; which helps you to lose weight and maintain that shape; and in exchange you can live a healthy life.
* Clinical studies found that the patients felt well after the surgery, gained a self-confidence which most lacked before surgery.

* It is also observed that after this surgery a patient improves some physical difficulties like blood Pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, and arthritis.
When a Lap Band Miami?
* It is specified for people with a BMI above 40.
* However failure of dietary or a drug therapy for losing weight over a year makes one eligible for this kind of surgical procedure.
* A person has to be at least 18 and maximum 55 to be eligible for this kind of surgical technique.
When no to Lap Band:-'
* Untreated glandular disease such as hypothyroidism should avoid this surgical method.
* Person who has allergic reaction to the metal of the band or any kind of allergy towards a medically inserted device are contradictions for this surgery.
Someone with a dependency to alcohol or drugs is not eligible for this kind of medical weight loss Miami.
* A mentally disabled or emotionally unstable person is also not a candidate for this surgical method.
* Inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract like ulcers, esophagitis or Crohn's disease do not make someone a good candidate for lap band surgery.
Post surgery care:-
Directions after surgery must be followed closely; first you need to be in a liquid diet then semi solid and at last solid. Diet and physical activities should be followed as directed by the doctor after the surgery.

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