Lap-Band® Blog Posts

How to Eat Mindfully
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How to Eat Mindfully

What is the last thing you ate? What have you eaten in the last 12 hours? Now, can you recall the sensation you felt eating the food? Chances are, if you’re able to recall everything you ate in the…
High Erosion Rates
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Dispelling Lap-Band® Myths: High Erosion Rates

If you’ve done any research into the Lap-Band® System, it’s likely that you’ve run across a few myths. It’s understandable to have questions before you take such a leap into your weight-loss journe…
Body Acceptance: The Secret to Healthier Eating?
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Body Acceptance: The Secret to Healthier Eating?

Is body acceptance the secret to healthier eating? Some studies suggest that it might be. It can be tough to hear the message over and over about what you should be doing or what you should be eati…
Is the LAP-BAND System Right for Me?
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Is the Lap-Band® System Right for Me?

Are you wondering if the Lap-Band® System is the right weight-loss tool for you? It’s important to understand who the system is designed for, who qualifies for the procedure, and why it can be the …
The Importance of a Weight Loss Support System
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The Importance of a Weight-Loss Support System

The weight-loss journey isn’t an easy one, especially when your goal is to lose a drastic amount of weight utilizing bariatric surgery such as the Lap-Band® System. Psychological obstacles can play…
Meal Prepping for Weight Loss Success
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Meal Prepping for Weight-Loss Success

Meal prepping has a great deal of benefits for individuals who are hoping to lose weight and stick to healthier eating habits. Not only can it help you save money by buying items in bulk, wasting f…
Healthy dish meal prepped in three containers
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Meal Prepping for Weight-Loss Success

For those trying to stick to healthier eating habits and lose weight, meal prepping offers a great deal of benefits. Meal prepping can help you save money by eating out less and buying items in bul…
People outdoors doing yoga on the grass
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Adaptive Fitness During Your Lap-Band Weight-Loss Journey

You’ve probably heard adaptive fitness discussed in the context of individuals who have suffered accidents or have disabilities that impact the way they move. However, adaptive fitness can also be …
Woman outside near lake, pregnant.
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Does the Lap-Band® Need to be Removed if I Become Pregnant

If you’re considering undergoing bariatric surgery, you have several choices. One of the main draws of the Gastric Band, or Lap-Band®, is that it involves no partial amputation of the stomach or di…