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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:

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The Weight Loss Options: When Should You Choose the Lap Band? by Dr. Paul O’Brien
08/09/10

So you have decided to lose some weight. Congratulations. Accepting that you have a problem is the critical first step to solving the problem.

Fear of Surgery: How the Lap Band Is the Most Gentle and Best Choice by Dr. Paul O'Brien
04/05/10

Obesity is such a downer. You hate it. You probably spend a bit of each day thinking about the problem of being obese – from the very first thing in the morning.

Has the Tide Stopped Rising? The Evolution of the Obesity Epidemic by Dr. Paul O'Brien
04/05/10

The folk at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia are good at counting. It is their job to track the trends in diseases across the United States. They have been focusing on the rising levels of obesity for 50 years now and recently they suggested the peak may be near.

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

    If you’re struggling with your weight, there’s a good chance you are at risk for or already experiencing high blood pressure. Here's what you need to know about hypertension & weight loss surgery.

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

    Being active when you’re trying to lose weight doesn’t have to mean running a marathon, pumping iron or taking aerobics every day. But to get started, put on your fuzzy slippers.

  • 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...