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What is weight loss surgery?  Who’s having it? Thousands of women and men are undergoing weight loss surgery annually in the U.S., and throughout the world. You can’t help but notice the growing popularity of weight loss surgery. We see it everywhere. We’ve watched television and entertainment personalities from singer Carnie Wilson to recording star and American Idol judge Randy Jackson lose weight after gastric bypass...

What are the general risks of a lap band surgery Using the LAP-BAND® System includes the same risks that come with all major surgeries. There are also added risks in any operation for patients who are seriously overweight. You should know that death is one of the risks. It can occur any time during the operation. It can also occur as a result of the operation. Death can occur despite all the precautions that are taken. There is a risk of...

Clinically Severe Obesity is considered a chronic disease. In the United States, more than 12 million people suffer from this condition and from its medical, psychological, social and economic consequences including job loss and higher insurance fees. Clinically Severe Obesity is typically defined as an excess weight of 45 kilograms (kg)or more as compared with a person’s Ideal Body Weight (IBW). Being more than 25% above your IBW...

There are two diets ordered post-operatively for Gastric Banding patients. When you are ready to begin eating, a clear liquid diet is ordered. You will be on the clear diet for usually one day. The clear diet is as follows: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 1/3 cup broth 1/3 cup clear jello 1/3 cup clear juice • You won’t be able to eat all of the items sent on your trays. At first you will probably only be able to eat two teaspoons...

Hi Sheri, I just wanted to say a special thank-you for all the support and assistance pre and post surgery.  I have recovered very quickly and I am steadily losing weight and my blood sugars are coming down.  I must say as a nurse that they care I received was bar none and that includes all team memebers.  I have raved about it to my family and friends.  Hopefully my diabetes will be improved enough to get on to the plastic surgery list...