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Did you have LAP-BAND® surgery and want to know when removal is required? You are not alone! This question is often asked by patients who opt-in for this surgery. Your LAP-BAND® is working fine if you experience prolonged satiety, you have no complications and have lost an average of 50% of your excess weight after one to five years. But if your LAP-BAND® is causing you issues; you may want to have it evaluated. This article provides answers to LAP-BAND® concerns and other related questions you likely have.   When Should LAP-BAND® Be Adjusted? Patients typically should be seen monthly or bimonthly during the first year after LAP-BAND® placement. Your surgeon will help figure out when you need an adjustment. More fluid will be added to your band if you:   Do not obtain optimal weight loss Are hungry Are craving for food   During a LAP-BAND® fill session, the saline solution in the gastric band is adjusted using the external port in the band device. The more saline added, the tig

Obesity has become a serious health problem over the past few years. In the United States, for example, obesity is considered an epidemic. If you or a loved one has a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or higher, it is an indicator of obesity. Despite the increase, there are several ways to prevent it and start leading a healthier life. Read on to find out!   Five Essential Ways To Prevent Obesity   1. Eat More “Healthy” Fat & Less “Unhealthy” Fat- Not all fat is unhealthy or bad for you. Intake of healthy dietary fats like polyunsaturated fats can limit obesity risk and enhance cholesterol levels.   2. Eat Less Sugary & Processed Foods- Consumption of ultra-processed and processed foods is associated with a higher risk of obesity. Many are high in sugar, salt, and fat, which encourage overeating. Instead, replace with more high, lean, varied proteins (ex:  Greek yogurt, chicken, fish, edamame, tofu).   3. Eat More Servings Of Fruits & Vegetables- Filling your plates wi

Planning to have gastric sleeve surgery in Texas? You will surely want to know about the procedure and how long it takes to recover. Excitedly, that's the focus of this article! Gastric Sleeve Procedure This procedure eliminates about seventy to eighty percent of the stomach. The remaining stomach – now reduced to about 25% of its original size – is shaped like a banana and resembles a tube or sleeve. This sleeve will now be your stomach. Because Gastric Sleeve involves resection of the portion of the stomach that produces Grehlin - the hormone that makes you feel hungry, patients who undergo Sleeve Gastrectomy report a reduced appetite, helping them to lose weight.These hormonal changes will be effective in reducing food cravings and helps you feel fuller easily. The healing process can take weeks. However, patients start seeing initial results after a few weeks, drastic results after 3-6 months, then complete weight loss somewhere between nine months to a year. Consulting