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    <title>Consumer Guide to Lap-Band Surgery</title>
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    <description>LapBandGuide.com is the comprehensive consumer guide for everything you need to know about Lap-Band Weight Loss surgery. It helps clear up misconceptions about the process and gives visitors a clear understanding as to what to expect.</description>
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      <title>Gastric Banding for Teens?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Morbid obesity is dangerous for any individual with the condition and one of the many ways to resolve the situation has been to perform either Lapband surgery, gastric band, or even gastric bypass surgery]]></description>
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      <title>Celebrities Who Have Had Weight Loss Surgery</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:45:45 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[While it is generally overlooked that movie stars, singers, songwriters, actors, actresses, and other important figures in today's society have weight loss surgeries, there are actually quite a number of successful cases of Hollywood stars and important media figures who have won the war against obesity. ]]></description>
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      <title>Should Employers Pay for Bariatric Surgery?</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:47:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's no doubt that bariatric surgery and weight loss surgery in general has helped hundreds of thousands around the world achieve the weight loss they desire. However, a question arises when an individual decides that they need this type of surgery, which includes the typical Lap-Band procedure or other types of Gastric Band surgery like the Realize band, at the expense of others like employers and even taxpayers.]]></description>
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      <title>Telling People you have had Lap-Band Surgery</title>
      <pubDate>9 Mar 2009 21:24:39 GMT GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You have done all the research, worked hard on changing your lifestyle, and gone through with Lap-Band surgery. Now, people are telling you that you look great and comment on how much weight you have lost. Inevitably, the topic will come up - you know the conversation where people ask you how you lost all that weight. And then you wonder - should I tell them about the surgery or not?]]></description>
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      <title>Dealing with the Expectations of Others Post-Surgery</title>
      <pubDate>26 Feb 2009 15:52:03 GMT GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Having Lapband Weight loss surgery can be more complicated than you think]]></description>
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      <title>Lap-Band vs. Gastric Bypass</title>
      <pubDate>17 Feb 2009 18:17:19 GMT GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Facts from medical studies about the effectiveness and safety of the Lap-Band vs. Gastric Bypass.]]></description>
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      <title>Patients Guide to Lap-Band Surgery</title>
      <pubDate>5 Feb 2009 23:47:28 GMT GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[30+ pages of valuable information on what to expect from your Lap-Band Surgery Experience (PDF)]]></description>
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      <title>Start your Post Surgery Exercise Program</title>
      <pubDate>15 Jan 2009 19:16:18 GMT GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Once you have had your Lap-Band &reg; surgery you can jump start your journey to better health by starting a exercise program, it does not have to be an all out, over the top program. Your body is probably not ready for that so you should start out slow, something that is low impact but enough to keep you on track to maintain effective weight loss in your daily routine.]]></description>
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      <title>Buying Clothing after Weight Loss</title>
      <pubDate>6 Jan 2009 17:04:53 GMT GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It doesn't take long after weight-loss surgery to notice you're in need of some new cloths. In time your not going to be able to continue to wear those lose fitting garments and its going to be time to shop for some new cloths that fits you and starts showing off that new body.]]></description>
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      <title>Recovering from Weight Loss Surgery</title>
      <pubDate>29 Dec 2008 13:05:49 GMT GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The first month of recovery after weight-loss surgery is a very important time period for recovery. Everything you do will help you towards a successful transition to a slimmer you. LAP-BAND surgery is a slow process for losing weight that requires healthy eating habits and a good exercise program. Learn to follow a more healthy life style for a more successful weight-loss goal.]]></description>
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      <title>Diabetes and Weight-Loss Surgery</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:28:09 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We have known for many years that diabetes and obesity run a similar tract, healthcare professionals are now coming to understand the increased risk involving obesity and the direct effect it has to the cause of diabetes. As a result of this strong connection, many healthcare professionals have even begun grouping the conditions together, using the term "diabesity."]]></description>
      <link>http://www.lapbandguide.com/diabetes_and_weight_loss_surgery.html</link>
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      <title>Ten Myths About Lap-Band Surgery</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:16 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Lap-Band and other gastric banding procedures are relatively new and with that comes miscommunications and sometimes data that is not exactly accurate or is incorrectly attributed to one procedure rather than another. Hopefully this will disspell some of those myths and set the record straight.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.lapbandguide.com/ten_myths_about_lapband_surgery.html</link>
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      <title>How Effective is Weight Loss Surgery?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:17 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Weight Loss surgery (also known as Bariatric surgery) covers a wide span of procedures in which a portion of the digestive tract is restricted in some way, causing a physical sensation of appetite satiety after smaller than normal amounts of food have been consumed.]]></description>
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      <title>How Much Weight Should I Expect to Lose After a Lap-Band Procedure?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Congratulations on your brave decision to go with the Lap-Band option as a positive step towards a healthier you! Now, the real work begins. It is important to remember that weight loss surgery is not a magic wand that can make all your excess weight disappear in an instant. In fact, most patients choose Lap-Band surgery because it promotes weight loss at a healthier, more gradual pace.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.lapbandguide.com/how_much_weight_will_i_lose.html</link>
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      <title>Eating Healthy Throughout the Holidays</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:19 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the holiday season comes the temptation of food. It seems to be a part of every family gathering, festivity and party! For those patients who have undergone the Lap-Band procedure, the holidays need to be approached with a similar healthy eating routine that has become adapted as part of your daily life, since the time of the Lap-Band surgery.]]></description>
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      <title>Adjusting your attitude for Weight Loss</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Experts have theorized for decades, that weight loss is more than just diet and exercise. One must be in the proper mindset to make lifestyle changes that come with a change in attitude. In order for weight loss and lifestyle changes to occur, one must be able to make the transition in their mind to believe that these changes are indeed possible. How do you prepare your mind for this weight loss transition? Using these tips, you can help to adjust your attitude and reach your weight loss goals with ease.]]></description>
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      <title>Are you a candidate for the Lap-Band?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:21 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are many criteria that will help your physician determine whether the LAP-BAND® is a good solution for you.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.lapbandguide.com/are_you_a_candidate.html</link>
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      <title>Cost of having Lap-Band Weight Loss Surgery</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:22 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When you think about the cost of weight loss surgery, specifically the Lap-Band, in addition to thinking about the cost of the actual procedure, think about the cost of everything else related to it.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.lapbandguide.com/cost.html</link>
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      <title>Frequently asked questions about the Lap-Band System</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:23 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Below you will find some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the Lap-Band System]]></description>
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      <title>Will My Insurance Company Cover the Lap-Band?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:24 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The good news is that many insurance companies realize the serious health threats related to obesity and will cover the Lap-Band Surgery. If you discover that your insurance company does cover weight loss surgery like the Lap-Band then you will have to determine what your out of pocket expenses will be.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.lapbandguide.com/insurance.html</link>
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      <title>Paying for your Lap-Band Surgery</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You have decided that the Lap-Band procedure is right for you, now you have to determine the best way to pay for the surgery. Sadly not all insurance companies have realized the value to the folks who are covered by their plan so many potential patients cannot get their insurance plan to cover their weight loss surgery.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.lapbandguide.com/payment_options.html</link>
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      <title>Questions to Ask before you have Lap-Band Surgery</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:14:26 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Deciding to have weight loss surgery is a big step in your life, making sure you locate the right doctor who is ready and able to do you surgery is something you should take very seriously. Remember that as the patient you are responsible for being well informed and you should not be reluctant to ask as many questions as is necessary to make you feel good about your journey.]]></description>
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