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Weight loss surgery

With modern lifestyles, excessive weight is an increasingly common condition resulting in increased health risks and psychological, social and economic consequences. As we get older, our life becomes busier and more stressful, our weight builds and we struggle to lose excess pounds. Statistics show that weight loss surgery is the only means by which a severely overweight person can successfully lose weight and maintain the loss.

Gastric Band

The most common procedure is the gastric band procedure. The gastric band, also known as the lap band, is placed around the top of the stomach, decreasing the stomach size. Therefore the stomach fills with food a lot quicker than normal. The food is then passed slowly through the lap band to be digested. The band requires strict monitoring and after care and also dedication and commitment by the patient. The band can be adjusted by adding or removing liquid from the band through a port. As you lose weight the adjustments become less frequent and are reduced to yearly adjustments.

Gastric Balloon

The Bioenteric Intragastric Balloon (BIB) program can help you change your body and lifestyle in a safe and effective manner, improving your health and enhancing your life. The BIB is a soft, silicone balloon that is inserted into the stomach and filled with a sterile saline solution.. With the balloon you will have a feeling of fullness and lack of hunger. The balloon is removed after 6 months after which time you can more easily adapt to the life style changes needed to lo

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