If you have a BMI of 40 or greater, or your BMI is between 30 and 40 and you have an obesity-related comorbid condition, maybe it is time for you to consider visiting a Los Angeles area LAP-BAND® center. The LAP-BAND® procedure is best for those who have been overweight for at least 5 years and who have not found anything but short-term success through other serious weight loss methods.
The LAP-BAND® is a gastric banding device that could reduce your stomach’s capacity, limiting how much you can eat at one time, and thereby resulting in your feeling fuller faster and longer, so you eat less. Most are able to return to work within about a week after the procedure, unless the job is more physically active. Regular exercise can usually occur within 4 to 6 weeks after the procedure.
The LAP-BAND® System is also adjustable. There is no cutting or stapling, and adjustments are made through a port placed underneath the skin. The costs of the procedure may even be covered by private insurance. The LAP-BAND® procedure is less invasive than other surgical weight lost procedures. Thousands of people have already lost weight using the LAP-BAND® system. If you are ready to join them, a Los Angeles area LAP-BAND® surgeon can assess your unique situation and help you decide whether the LAP-BAND® system is right for you.
If you are interested in learning more about the LAP-BAND®, contact a Los Angeles area LAP-BAND® center for more information.
