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About
Lap Band
The LAP-BAND®
System's silicone elastomer band is placed around the smaller
part of the stomach to create a small stomach pouch which can
hold only a small amount of food. The lower, larger part of the
stomach is below the band. These two parts are connected by a
small outlet created by the band. Food will pass through the outlet
from the upper stomach pouch to the lower part more slowly, and
you will feel full longer. Of all the operations for severe obesity,the
LAP-BAND® System method is considered to be the least traumatic.
The operation can usually be performed using laparoscopy (using
small incisions and long instruments rather than a single large
incision). The procedure requires no cutting or stapling to the
stomach.
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Important Rules:
1. Eat only 3 small meals a day.
2. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly (approximately 15-20 times
a bite)
3. Stop eating as soon as you feel full.
4. Do not drink while you are eating.
5. Do not eat between meals.
6. Eat only good quality food.
7. Avoid fibrous foods.
8. Drink enough fluids during the day.
9. Drink only low-calorie liquids.
10. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day. |
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The
advantages of Lap Band®
Less
invasive: Of
all the operations for severe obesity, the lap band® system is
considered to be the least traumatic. The operation can usually
be performed using laparoscopy(using small incisions and long
instruments rather than a single large incision) and requires
no cutting or stapling of the stomach.
Adjustable: In many cases, no follow up operation
is necessary to modify the diameter of the stoma.
Avoids irreversible damage: If the system needs
to be removed for any reason, the stomach generally returns to
its original form.
Reduced hospital stay: Procedure is done
outpatient or some cases may require 23 hours observation.
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