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More and more people are turning to the lap band procedure to help them address their obesity.
While many people are now visiting websites like http://bariatric.stopobesityforlife.com/obesity-surgery/correcting-obesity/procedures/single-incision-adjustable-gastric-banding-sils-gastric-band-surgery/ for information, people are also worried about what this procedure entails. This is mainly because the procedure is quite new and information remains sparse. As a result, a number of myths have started to surface. Since the lap band is in actual fact the safest method of gastric surgery available on the market today, dispelling these myths is actually vital. The information below sheds some light on what the truth about this procedure actually is.
Myth 1 – The Lap Band Does not Effectively Solve Obesity or the Health Conditions Related to it
All types of gastric surgery that are available and approved by the FDA are effective in terms of treating obesity and its related health conditions. It is also known that when people lose weight through surgery, they also resolve health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea and high blood pressure. These benefits are experienced both with the lap band and with other types of gastric surgery. However, some studies have now shown that the lap band is actually able to resolve these conditions quicker and more fully. Asthma has been shown to improve in 60% of patients, and as many as 35% saw their asthma be completely resolved. Similarly, in case of patients with diabetes, 65% saw that their condition was resolved. 95% of patients saw their sleep apnea be completely resolved.
Myth 2 – The Lap Band Is not Available for the Super Obese
A lot of people believe that those who are super obese, meaning their BMI is at least 50, need to experience the rapid weight loss that is offered only by the gastric bypass. However, the lap band has already been proven to be incredibly effective even for the super obese, mainly because it leads to fewer complications. Yes, they will lose weight slower than those who have a gastric bypass in the first year, but their long term results are pretty much the same as they are for those with a lower initial BMI. Furthermore, these patients also see their quality of life improving and, as stated above, notice the associated health conditions improve or even resolve fully. Finally, the fact is that the risk of complications during surgery is far greater for the super obese and since the lap band is far less invasive, the method is actually safer overall.
Myth 3 – The Lap Band Doesn’t Work on People Who Like Sweet Foods
People who eat sweet foods can actually experience many benefits from the lap band, contrary to what some believe. In fact, they are able to experience the same long term benefits as other patients. Naturally, just like other patients, they also have to follow a diet and exercise regime, but this is true for all types of gastric surgery, as they can only be successful if they are committed themselves.
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