Weight Loss Surgery Is, or Is Not, The Easy Way Out

It’s not easy. Obesity is a disease. There are medical treatments. Surgeries are one of the recognized medical treatments. “Shaming” people because they chose surgery is absurd…

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Lap Band Success – Keeping a Food Journal Can Be an Important Tool

As a long-term successful lap band patient, and mentor to other lap band patients I often receive inquiries about journaling asking if there was a proper way to journal. What a great question!

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Our Book – Is Lap Band Surgery for Me?

This book is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide that will help you answer the question: "Is lap band surgery for me?" We will take you through a journey of self-discovery so that you can answer that question for yourself.

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Weight Loss Surgery – Is It The Easy Way Out?

More and more seriously overweight people are turning to weight loss surgery to assist them in taking off and keeping off the excess pounds. Many people worry that they will be criticized for taking the easy way out.

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Is Lap Band Surgery for Me? – A 7 Step Process to Answer the Question

The process for deciding if lap band surgery is for you can be a long and winding, confusing journey. The founders of Banded Living have developed a 7 step process to help you make your decision "with your eyes wide open."

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Long Term Lap Band Success – It’s Not Just Me Folks And We Have Evidence To Prove It!

Long Term Lap Band Success – It’s Not Just Me Folks And We Have Evidence To Prove It!

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The Weight Loss Surgery Dilemma – Should I Choose LAP-BAND™ or….

It is safe, the surgery is performed in less time than the other types of WLS. It is also our responsibility to advocate for what we want, and if the doctor we speak to does not "believe" in the surgery we choose, we can find one who does and is able and willing to support our journey to health.

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Lap Band Surgery – 7 Things To Consider When Preparing For Surgery

Now that you have made a decision to have lap band surgery here are some suggestions to get you started:

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Long Term Success After Weight Loss Surgery – Removing The Obstacles In The Way – The Power of You

So you decided to have weight loss surgery. You go through whatever pre-op program your insurance company or your doctor requires of you. Now it’s time, the day has arrived and your mind is spinning...

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Preparing For Lap Band surgery — What To Have On Hand

Here is a list of some non medical items you might want to have on hand before you go for your surgery...

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