You’ve done the research. You’ve had lap band surgery and have recovered nicely, but something is wrong. Why are you not losing weight? Why are you so hungry? The simple truth? Lap band surgery failure is possible. But who is to blame?
If you’re considering bariatric surgery, you should know that there are several options. Many people think that there’s only one kind of surgery to treat morbid obesity, but that’s not the case. There are several different procedures, and one that’s growing in popularity is laparascopic weight loss surgery.
It may take several adjustments to the band via a small access port under the skin before the patient’s hunger is controlled, yet still allowing food to be consumed. Unlike surgeries where part of the stomach or intestines are removed, the band can be removed or adjusted at a later date. Generally, the hospital stay [...]