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For the millions of people who continue to wage a courageous battle with excessive weight, hope is finally here. The LAP-BAND® System is a true breakthrough in healthy, long-term weight loss. Tested and trusted, the LAP-BAND® System is the #1 adjustable gastric band. In fact, over 400,000 have been sold worldwide. Unlike other weight loss surgical options you may be familiar with, the LAP-BAND® System is minimally invasive. Take a few moments and learn what makes the LAP-BAND® System, and its online support program, My LAP-BAND® Journey, so unique. Learn how the LAP-BAND will help make it possible for your to start living a healthier life. The LAP-BAND is the ONLY adjustable and reversible weight loss surgery. Lap-Band® surgery is a bariatric weight loss gastric banding procedure that is safe, effective, and provides long term results for obese and morbidly obese patients. This type of surgical treatment is becoming the most popular weight loss surgery. Gastric banding surgery will help you to lose unwanted weight safely and consistently over time. The Lap Band program at MMOSC's office has been established to provide you with on-going quality health care to ensure weight loss success and improved health. In order to achieve and maintain successful results, patients must be committed to adhere to and comply with all pre operative and post operative directions of their individually customed weight loss program established by our renowned medical, surgical, and behavioral health care team. Preparing for lap band surgery is a critical aspect of your success. It is important to understand the health consequences of morbid obesity and how weight loss surgery effects common ailments such as high blood pressure, depression, cholesterol, type 2 diabetes sleep apnea, joint and other pain disorders, and cardiovascular disease. To qualify for LAP BAND® surgery, patients must have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40, or a BMI of 35 with any of the above listed common ailments. Bariatric gastric banding surgery should only be employed after several failed attempts at weight loss leading to improved health. The LAP BAND® is the most advanced adjustable gastric banding system currently available. If you are ready to finally lose weight and keep it off, contact MMOSC for a free consultation. |