Last updated 18 hours ago
Lap band surgery is a relatively new procedure, which can help you lose a lot of weight if you’re ready to commit to a different, healthier lifestyle. Learn more about the procedure to determine if it’s right for you.
How Quickly Will I Lose Weight?
Everyone’s experience is different, but most people lose 50 to 65 percent of their excess weight after about two years. Weight loss with a lap band is a little slower than with gastric bypass surgery, but the surgery is much less invasive and extreme. Depending on your height and starting weight, your doctor can help you estimate how much weight you can expect to lose over time.
What Is Eating Like After Surgery?
You will have to make a huge adjustment in your eating habits, especially right after surgery. For the first two weeks, you will consume only thin liquids. In the following weeks you can start introducing thicker liquids and slightly textured foods. After five weeks, you can introduce soft, cooked foods, but you need to chew them excessively. Eventually, you’ll be able to introduce a variety of foods; however, portion control is vital, as your stomach can only hold about a quarter cup of food after surgery.
How Much Should I Exercise?
You should aim to exercise at least thirty minutes each day if you’re able. If you have concerns about adding activity to your lifestyle, your doctor can give you specific advice.
What Other Lifestyle Changes Should I Consider?
Your social circles may need to shift after your surgery. If you are accustomed to seeing friends over drinks or large meals, it may be difficult to combine your social life with the changes you’re making. Consider spending time with supportive people who understand the hard work weight loss requires.
To learn more about lap band surgery, or to schedule your free consultation, contact oBand Centers in Miami. Call us today at (888) 686-2741!
Last updated 3 days ago
After deciding to proceed with lap band surgery, you may feel like diving into the procedure. However, it is important to prepare both physically, mentally, and financially for the procedure. Here are some steps you should take before surgery.
Attend an Informative Seminar
During or after your initial consultation with your doctor, you will need to learn about the stomach banding procedure and the challenges you’ll face after surgery. In your seminar, you’ll learn how to prepare for surgery, what goes on during surgery, and the lifestyle and dietary changes you’ll need to make after the procedure has been completed. You can also ask questions specific to your body and lifestyle.
Clear the Procedure with Your Insurance Company
Not all insurance companies cover weight loss surgery. If yours does not, you can work with the staff at oBand Centers Miami to determine a payment plan. If you consider the lifelong costs associated with obesity and related health problems, it may be easier to think of the procedure as an investment in your health.
Make a Diet and Exercise Plan
There are specific guidelines dictating what you can safely eat during your weight loss process after surgery. Writing out potential meals and grocery lists can help you prepare yourself and your family. An active lifestyle is also vital. Make a plan before surgery that you feel confident you can stick to. It takes a lot of planning to create a diet that is dense with nutrients but not too high-volume or high-fiber for a banded stomach to handle comfortably.
If you are ready to make a big life change and lose weight to get healthy, you may be ready for weight loss surgery. Contact oBand Centers in Miami to learn more or to schedule a consultation. Call our team today at (888) 686-2741!
Last updated 8 days ago
While not all individuals are candidates for weight loss surgery, lap band surgery can help obese individuals lose weight and reduce their risks of a number of health consequences. Browse through these resources from around the web for more information on what to expect following lap band surgery, diet tips following the procedure, and the advantages of undergoing lap band surgery.
- Make sure you know what to expect immediately after your lap band surgery with this guide from LapBand.com.
- Visit this link from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for obesity statistics in the United States.
- Did you know that there are an estimated 300,000 obesity-related deaths each year in the United States? Learn more with this article from SurgeonGeneral.gov.
- Check out this article from the World Health Organization for some key facts about obesity.
- This article from Health.USNews.com provides an overview on the various weight loss surgery methods.
Give the oBand® Centers Miami a call at (888) 686-2741 for more information about our weight loss services.
Last updated 11 days ago
Whether you’re looking for safety information on lap band surgery or healthy post-surgery recipes, we’ve got the perfect new app for you.
Available for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, the new iTunes My Lap Band app provides patient safety information, recipes, patient success stories, and even allows you to see what you could look like 100 pounds thinner. Complete with a daily weight tracker and appointment reminder, this free app is a must-have for all weight loss patients. Download yours today!
The medical weight loss specialists with oBand Centers in Miami are nationally recognized and trained in the latest bariatric surgery methods. For a comprehensive approach to weight loss, give us a call at (888) 686-2741 or set up an appointment online.
Last updated 15 days ago
Making the decision to have weight loss surgery is a big first step that takes careful research and consideration. One of the best ways to determine if lap band surgery is right for you is to understand the many benefits.
Improve Your Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that more than one third of all adults—or 35.7 percent of the United States population—are currently obese. A BMI or Body Mass Index of 25 or higher is considered overweight while a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese. Obesity is associated with a number of detrimental health conditions, including:
- Sleep apnea
- Respiratory problems
- High blood pressure
- Gallbladder disease and liver disease
- Abnormal menstrual cycles
- Infertility
- Type two diabetes
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Colon, breast, and endometrial cancer
Fortunately, weight loss surgery such as the oBand procedure, has been shown to help shed a significant amount of weight, dramatically lower Body Mass Index, and ultimately decrease the risk of these obesity-related health conditions.
Take Back Your Life
In addition to decreasing your risk of serious health conditions and diseases, undergoing lap band surgery provides you with the ability to participate in a number of activities that were once off-limits. This may include exercising, playing sports, hiking, traveling, and wearing certain clothes—all of which boost your self-confidence and willingness to participate in social interactions.
Lose Weight Safely
Lap band surgery is much safer than traditional gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures. Many patients choose to undergo the oBand procedure as an adjustable alternative to other bariatric surgery methods. Unlike other restrictive weight loss surgery procedures, the oBand does not alter the stomach or intestinal canal and can be completely reversed.
oBand Centers in Miami is recognized by the American College of Surgeons for its state-of-the-art facilities, safety measures, and hospital-level equipment. For more information on your eligibility for the oBand weight loss procedure, contact oBand Centers online or call (888) 686-2741.
