Lap-Band benefits diabetics

Thursday, 13 October 2011 14:15

Good news for WLS patients: In addition to helping you drop pounds, Lap-Band has been shown by multiple studies to help improve and prevent type 2 diabetes.

A 2004 a study in Obesity Surgery found that one year after Lap-Band surgery, 66 percent of type 2 diabetics had normal blood sugar levels and no longer needed medication. Similarly, in 2008, Journal of the American Medical Association reported that after Lap-Band, 73 percent of type 2 patients experienced complete resolution of their diabetes symptoms, and that the surgery was remarkably more effective than non-surgical methods.

Recovering from plastic surgery

Thursday, 13 October 2011 14:12

Considering body contouring after reaching your weight-loss goals? Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions and know what to expect during the recovery period. Because every body is different, recovery time and other details may vary for each patient. However, patients generally experience the following stages after body contouring procedures.

Lap-Band and gas pain

Tuesday, 13 September 2011 15:44

Following Lap-Band surgery, some patients may start experiencing gas and abdominal pain. Because the band changes the natural process of the digestive tract, some digestive issues are common, including gassiness, bloating, and cramping.

Many patients are able to get used to the increased gassiness and find that it is a side effect of the band that they are able to tolerate. Others, however, may experience severe abdominal pain and discomfort that can interfere with sleep or other daily activities.