The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, or lap-band, can be the weight loss tool you need to overcome obesity - but only if you use it right. "The Big Book on the Lap-Band: Everything You Need to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Adjustable Gastric Band " is your complete manual, from considering surgery until maintaining your goal weight - and everything in between.
Authoritative and reassuring throughout, the book guides beginners through weighing the pros and cons of the lap-band, choosing a surgeon, getting insurance reimbursement or paying out of pocket for surgery, recovering...

The vertical sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric sleeve, can be your weight loss solution after years of struggling with obesity. Thousands of patients have successfully lost weight and kept it off after vertical sleeve gastrectomy.

Making the right decisions can help you make the most out of this life-changing experience. The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy provides the information and tips you need to make the most out of this chance to overcome obesity forever.

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Issues Related To Nutrition Are Among The Most Pressing Public Health Concerns In Modern Times. Worldwide, Nearly 1 Billion Individuals Are Undernourished, With Over A Billion More Individuals Deficient In Protein Or One Or More Essential Micronutrients. Malnutrition Plays A Role In In More Than Half Of All Childhood Deaths. Effects Of Malnutrition Include Mortality, Decreased Economic Productivity, Morbidities, Such As Blindness And Stunting, And Development Of Chronic Diseases. Conversely, Overnutrition Has Emerged As Current And Growing Threat To The World's Health. Two-Thirds Of Adults In...

Weight loss surgery is a big deal, but it is only an early step in your weight loss journey. The long-term weight loss journey begins after the surgery, and it lasts for a lifetime. The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery: Living Your Best Life After Weight Loss Surgery is your guide to losing weight and living a healthy life long after you are discharged from the hospital and are on your own. This book takes a realistic approach to life after weight loss surgery. In a friendly and helpful tone, the book provides practical advice on getting through everyday tasks, such as planning meals, getting...

Congratulations on your decision to learn about the gastric balloon or to get it You're about to find out more about this tool that can help you lose weight, and also about to discover the healthy habits that can keep you losing weight and keep it off for years to come.

That's a big deal If you're looking into the gastric balloon system, you've already been fighting obesity for quite a while. You've tried diets, and haven't found a permanent solution. The balloon is designed to lend a hand as you jump-start your weight loss. For 3 or 6 or even 12 months, the balloon will be in...