Welcome to the Exploring lap band surgery phase of Banded Living™. You've come to the right place if you are researching weight loss surgery and working to answer the question "Is lap band surgery for me?"
The lap band is not a "magic wand" and it's not for everyone. When used correctly, a lap band helps with portion control, hunger, and satiety. The goal of the exploring phase is to make an informed decision "with your eyes wide open". While you are exploring surgery, you should work towards making an informed decision by building a solid foundation of knowledge - understanding your weight loss surgery options, benefits and risks, set realistic goals and understand what life is like with a lap band. You should attend a surgeon-sponsored free informational seminar, have a surgical consult, and begin assembling a strong team that you are comfortable will help ensure your success.
What Will Weight Loss Surgery Cost Me? By: Troy Hopper, Allergan Health Weight loss surgery? Really? For me? Why? What'll it cost me? Perhaps a better question is: What'll it cost you if you don't? . . . keep reading
Lap Band Procedure Cost By: Gloria Samuels Is lap band surgery covered by my insurance? Where do I start to find out if my insurance will cover weight loss surgery? What are my out-of-pocket costs? I don't have insurance and want to know what it will cost if I "cash pay" to see if it's really an option. Is there financing available? What are after-care costs? These are a few of the frequently asked questions about the cost of lap band surgery. . . . keep reading
How My Lap Band Works -- Hungry No More, Really! By: Gloria Samuels, From gloriasbandedliving.com I recently had the opportunity to talk with hundreds of doctors and nurses who care for weight loss surgery patients. They were interested in my experiences with how my lap band works to control my hunger. I am convinced, that controlling hunger is the difference for me between yoyo dieting and finally being able to maintain a normal weight, and feel like a normal person. . . . keep reading
BLIS Surgeons are Uniquely Able to Provide Weight Loss Surgery Patients with Financial Protection and Peace of Mind By: Billie Shellist, BLIS Inc. As a patient, you do a lot of research when you are considering undergoing an adjustable gastric banding or other weight loss surgery procedure and have to ask yourself some tough questions. What procedure is right for me? How do I find a quality surgeon with a comprehensive support program? Will my insurance cover my procedure? How will I pay for my surgery if my insurance doesn't cover it? . . . keep reading
Understanding Your Weight Loss Surgery Options By: Gloria Samuels For information to help you: Understand the different types of weight loss surgery Understand how lap band surgery compares to gastric bypass surgery Determine . . . keep reading
Lap Band Surgery - What are Typical Results? By Gloria Samuels It is important to have realistic goals for weight loss surgery. Most people approach weight loss surgery hoping for "results not typical." "Typical results" are averages of large popula . . . keep reading
Lap Band Success - Setting Realistic Goals By Gloria Samuels In order to make a decision about whether Lap Band surgery is for you "with your eyes wide open," it is important to set realistic goals early on, and discuss those goals with your surgeon. Be . . . keep reading
Weight Loss Surgery - Is It The Easy Way Out? By: Sandi Henderson More and more seriously overweight people are turning to weight loss surgery to assist them in taking off and keeping off the excess pounds that are causing or exacerbating other medical conditi . . . keep reading
Is Lap Band Surgery for Me? - Build Your Team By: Gloria Samuels When considering lap band surgery it's critically important to surround yourself with the right people to help you make the best informed decision, and to support you on your journey.& . . . keep reading
Lap Band Success Stories - Gloria - Hungry No More By: Gloria Samuels I have battled obesity as long as I can remember. I vividly recall the pain and embarrassment of being weighed in my elementary school gym, praying that the school aide would not announce my wei . . . keep reading
Is Lap Band Surgery for Me? - 7 Things to Consider By: Sandi Henderson Here are 7 tips that answer some of the most frequently asked questions of those exploring lap band surgeries: With a band, everything we have always known about h . . . keep reading
Attend a Free Informational Weight Loss Surgery Seminar Are you considering a lap band or gastric bypass? Have you seen ads for free informational weight loss surgery seminars, but been intimidated? Do you wonder what it's like to actually attend one of those seminars? . . . keep reading
Exploring WLS
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