Cardio Vs. Weightlifting: What’s Better for Weight Loss?
After your Lap-Band® surgery, exercise will become an important component of your weight-loss journey. The most important aspect to losing weight is the assistance from the Lap-Band to help …
Obesity & Liver Disease | Comorbidities for Obese Individuals
Most people know that obesity increases your risk for several serious conditions and diseases. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and osteoarthritis are some of …
The Lap-Band® vs. Gastric Sleeve: 10 Year Comparison
When choosing the right weight-loss surgery option for you, it’s important to consider not only the short-term results but the long-term success, as well. With bariatric procedures like the gastric…
Loose Skin After Lap-Band® Weight-Loss Surgery
For those considering a bariatric procedure like the Lap-Band® surgery, loose skin is a common concern. While usually a cosmetic preference, loose skin can also cause health problems, like chaffing…
Eating During Lap-Band® Surgery Recovery
When considering or preparing for the Lap-Band® surgery, one of the most common questions patients have is about what and when they can eat during recovery. In order to allow your stomach to heal p…
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Obesity
Obesity is linked to a number of health risks, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer. Experts are also finding that obesity is linked to severe COVID-19 complications and hospitaliz…
Recovering from Bariatric Surgery
Undergoing surgery can be a nerve-wracking process no matter how simple the procedure is. There’s also the fear of what recovery will look like and the pain that may be associated with it. Learn mo…
Tribute to Influential Founder
Professor Mitiku Belachew was born in June of 1942 in a small village near Ghion, Ethiopia. The exact date is unclear as his birth wasn’t registered until he entered school for the first time at th…
How Does the Lap-Band® Program Work?
Are you looking for a little bit more information about the Lap-Band® Program before you decide to find a surgeon in your area to schedule a consultation? We get it! It can be a scary decision, but…
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