Question: I’m thinking of having the procedure and wanted to know if many people have the procedure then lose their desired amount and then have it removed? Bellingham, MA Answer from Dr. Mark Watson, university based Lap Band surgeon in Dallas. This is a very important question and frequently asked before someone has a band [...]
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Question: I want to know if PCOS can get better after losing weight with the LapBand? Answer from Dr. Rachael Keilin, weight loss doctor in Texas. Great question! We’ve seen a fair number of patients referred to us by their gynecologists since they have weight related PCOS. Let’s look at some facts. A recent study [...]
Question:I have had my lapband for 4 yrs now and I haven’t had a fill in 3 years because I lost my job, therefore, lost my insurance. I am now eating like I’ve never had the surgery. What do I have to do get my band readjusted? Charlotte, NC Answer from Dr. Mark Watson, bariatric [...]
Question: My doctor says I need to eat more protein, but I’m a vegetarian and I won’t eat meat. What are good sources of protein besides meat? Brooklyn, NY Answer from Dr. Rachael Keilin, LapBand doctor in Texas: That’s an excellent question, especially since many lap band patients have trouble with dry meats, like chicken [...]
Question: I am being treated now for a blood clot in my lung can I have the surgery or do I have to wait? Oak Forest, IL Answer from Dr. Ron Hekier, weight loss doctor in Texas. A blood clot in your lung, also known as a pulmonary embolism, is a serious condition. It is [...]
Question: I had lap band surgery in Feb 2010. During recovery, I found out I had a large hiatal hernia they also repaired during that surgery. I followed instructions, and lost almost 80 pounds. (The first 50 I lost with no restriction–just followed the eating plan.) In October of 2010, I suddenly couldn’t eat and [...]
Question:I am 54 with a BMI of 43.5. I am considering Lapband. I remember my first attempt to lose weight was at weight watchers when I was 16. I have successfully lost weight on every diet/weight loss clinic out there. I have NOT SUCCEEDED at keeping weight off and now I am bigger than ever. [...]
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