• 2011-07-01 22:59:33

  How do gastric band work?

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• 2011-07-01 22:59:10

  Are there any alternative surgeries besides gastric band for losing weight?

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• 2011-07-01 22:55:15

  When can gastric band be not right for me?

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• 2011-06-29 13:02:42

  Is there any significant difference between Gastric bypass and Gastric banding?

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• 2011-06-29 13:02:29

  How can Gastric Band Surgery produce weight loss?

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• 2011-06-13 11:19:47

  How much does a gastric band surgery cost?

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  Monica Lorica

  The cost will depend on a number of factors like the place where you will be having the surgery and the surgeon you go to. There are places (countries or cities) that offer cheaper gastric band surgery. The cost of gastric band surgery will also depend on the qualifications and experience of the surgeon. For instance, if you choose a well experienced surgeon to perform the operation, then be ready to pay a bit more. The average cost of a gastric band surgery starts at around £7,000.

• 2011-06-13 11:18:56

  Is gastric band surgery risky?

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  Monica Lorica

  Risks always come with any kind of surgery. Gastric band surgery may have risks involved in it but these can be avoided if you go to qualified surgeons. This surgery has lesser risks compared to other kinds of surgeries. The risk of death is very little – around 1 per 2000. Other risks like infection and bleeding are very minor as well.

• 2011-06-13 11:18:07

  Is gastric band surgery effective for weight loss?

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  Monica Lorica

  This form of restrictive surgery is effective in losing weight. Because the stomach is already smaller, you will be only taking little amounts of foods at a time. Your calorie intake will be lowered significantly. This leads to weight loss. Gastric band surgery is expected to make you lose at least 40% of your weight. The result can be expected within a month or a few months after the surgery.

• 2011-06-13 11:16:45

  How is a gastric band surgery procedure done?

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  Monica Lorica

  Gastric band surgery uses a silicone band, which is adjustable, and place it around the upper part of the stomach. Inserting the silicone band into the stomach area is done using laparoscopic tools. The band can be adjusted depending on what the person needs. To be able to adjust the band, the surgeon will place a plastic tube just under the skin. This tube leads to the silicone band. The surgeon will use a saline solution and inject it onto the plastic tube to adjust the band – loosen or tighten it.

• 2011-06-13 11:12:45

  Will gastric band surgery result to weight loss?

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  Monica Lorica

  Yes. Gastric band surgery will result to weight loss. This is a form of restrictive surgery wherein the stomach is reduced in size. With a smaller stomach, the person who has undergone this surgery will easily feel full after eating only a small portion of a meal. Eating less results to less calorie intake – which then leads to weight loss.

• 2011-06-02 14:00:48

  What is Bariatric Surgery?

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• 2011-06-01 17:00:29

  I’m planning to have a gastric Band Surgery, is there any side effect that I should worry about?

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• 2011-06-01 16:57:25

  What is Gastric Band Surgery?

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• 2011-05-31 18:00:44

  How does stomach band work?

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