Long-term results start here.

True Results is your before-during-and-after prescription for lasting weight-loss. We know that it takes more than a pill or a one-size-fits-all program to achieve lasting weight-loss — and we know because we’ve been there. Our Patient Advocates, and many other True Results team members, are Lap Band patients, so they get it. They understand the benefit of a personalized program, and from the moment you come in for your initial consultation until the day you reach your goal, True Results is there to provide you with customized care through every step of our program.

Primary features of our program include:

• Education to help you achieve long-term success
• Insurance and financing assistance so you can get started on your journey today
• Physical exam, diagnostic testing and medical history review to make sure the Lap Band procedure is safe and appropriate for you
• Your Lap Band procedure, performed by one of the most experienced surgeons in the country
• Our world-renowned aftercare program that includes regular check-ups, Lap Band adjustments, continuing weight-loss education and ongoing personalized support

Education:

The decision to have the Lap Band procedure is a big one, and True Results offers two great ways to get all of the information and encouragement you need to make the right choice — local seminars and individual consultations. Both are lead by our Patient Advocates — people who have extensive knowledge of the True Results Lap Band program because they are Lap Band patients themselves. They know, first hand, how if feels to be exactly where you are right now, and they are one of your very best sources of information and support. Here’s what you can expect to experience at a True Results seminar or individual consultation.

Each 1-hour Lap Band Seminar includes:

• Detailed explanation of the Lap Band procedure and how it compares to other bariatric procedures
• Meet a Lap Band patient who has achieved lasting weight-loss
• Q&A session
• General overview of insurance & financing options

Your free Individual Consultation includes:

• General overview of the Lap Band procedure
• Initial evaluation of candidacy for surgery (e.g., vital signs and BMI)
• Detailed review of your insurance benefits and preferred payment options (if available)

Diagnostic Evaluation:

Our outstanding safety track record is, in part, a result of our complete pre-operative medical evaluations. Our highly trained staff members will review your medical records and perform appropriate tests, which may include: blood work/labs, psychological evaluations, cardiac clearance and any other tests deemed necessary by your surgeon or healthcare professional. Your safety is our first priority, so we take every step necessary to make sure you are a good candidate for the procedure.

Insurance Approval:

Helping you make the Lap Band procedure achievable is part of our commitment to your success. In fact, we have a team of people who do nothing but that. They are your partners — your allies — working on your behalf to obtain approval from your insurance provider. If your current insurance plan does not cover Lap Band surgery, your Lap Band Advocate will help you explore your financing options.

Medically Supervised Weight-Loss Program:

Many insurance carriers require the completion of a 3-12 month medically supervised weight-loss program before approving you for the Lap Band procedure. Our medically supervised weight-loss program satisfies insurance carriers' approval requirements and provides you with a medically sound program, putting you on the path toward lasting weight-loss for life.

Visits with Surgeon:

You’ll meet with your surgeon before your Lap Band procedure to answer any questions you may have about your procedure. Two to four weeks after the procedure, you will visit with your surgeon for a routine follow-up. Most True Results patients are asked to return for follow-up visits every 6-12 months on a case-by-case basis.

Aftercare with the TrueCare Program:

Designed by world-renowned Lap Band pioneer, Dr. Paul O’Brien, our TrueCare program is a comprehensive aftercare program that tends to the unique needs of each Lap Band patient. Our success rate has proven that expert follow-up care managed by highly trained healthcare professionals is the key to long-term weight-loss with the Lap Band.

TrueCare includes:

• Consultation with a nurse practitioner to review current health status, satiety and weight-loss progress — and keep you on track toward reaching your goals
• Education and support for issues regarding nutrition, exercise, social interaction, etc.
• Adjustments to the amount of saline fluid in the Lap Band, providing customized levels of satiety
• Regular updates sent to your surgeon, primary care physician or other healthcare specialists as needed
• Opportunities to connect with other Lap Band patients and healthcare professionals, like in-person support groups and online forums — both excellent places to share experiences, as well as find information, ideas, support and encouragement

TrueCare Scheduling:

Because your TrueCare program is tailored to meet your individual weight-loss goals, the frequency of your visits will be customized to create a weight-loss solution catered to your unique needs. Most Lap Band patients will see our healthcare team 4 to 6 times during the first year to ensure the greatest possible success in losing their excess weight.