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You’re doing your research, and that’s a good thing. The more you know about the Lap Band procedure, the better prepared you are to make the decision that’s right for you. There’s tons of information here. Take a look at what you’ll find:

  • The Fuzzy Slippers Workout and Other Easy Ways to Be Active

    Putting More Movement into Every Day with the Lap Band

    Being active when you’re trying to lose weight doesn’t have to mean running a marathon, pumping iron or taking aerobics every day. Although, now that you are taking off the pounds with the Lap Band, it’s certainly possible those things may be in your future. But to get started, put on your fuzzy slippers.

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  • What’s for Dinner with the Lap Band?

    A Look at What Foods I Eat on My Lap Band Diet

    A lot of us who have had weight problems over the years have a love/hate relationship with food. We love all kinds of delicious foods, but we hate what eating too much of it does to us. When I got the Lap Band nine years ago, I was sick of what the food I enjoyed (too much) was doing to my health, and I was tired of constantly trying to lose the weight, keep it off…and failing.

    Will you feel deprived?

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  • Can You Lower Your High Blood Pressure with the Lap Band?

    What You Need to Know About Hypertension & Weight Loss Surgery

    If you’re struggling with your weight, there’s a good chance you are at risk for or experiencing high blood pressure. One out of three American adults have hypertension, and more than two-thirds of adults in our country are overweight or obese. Think there might be some pretty big overlap in that group? You’d be right.

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