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What are some of the unique aspects of the LAP-BAND® System?

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What are some of the unique aspects of the LAP-BAND® System?

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• The LAP-BAND® System is the only weight loss surgery that can be done as an outpatient. • The LAP-BAND® System is easily reversible. • The LAP-BAND® System allows patients to fully digest vitamins and minerals in food. What is the weight loss expectation with the LAP-BAND® System and is it used for weight control? All surgical programs with enough experience to be called experts in LAP-BAND® System surgery seem to find that patients will lose an average of 50% of their excess weight. The weight loss occurs over a period of 2-3 years, with the majority of weight loss in the first year. Excess weight is defined as a person’s current weight minus their ideal body weight. What are some of the potential complications of the LAP-BAND® System? The LAP-BAND® System is a much less complicated procedure than the other bariatric operations. Because of this, there are few potential complications possible immediately after placement of the LAP-BAND® System. There are some long-term complications

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