How to Talk to a Doctor About Lap Band Surgery

Every year, many people make the same resolution to lose weight, but have difficulty following through. Repeated failures to control your appetite on your own can be discouraging. With Lap Band surgery, your doctor can work with you to curb your appetite so that you have a greater chance of losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Instructions

Speak to Your Doctor about Lap Band Surgery

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  Research the Lap Band surgery on you own. Read information on the Lap Band procedure, as well as the experiences that Lap Band patients have had. Armed with more information about the Lap Band surgery, you will be able to talk with your doctor at length about the Lap Band procedure and possible alternatives.

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  Talk to your doctor about your non-surgical weight loss options. While Lap Band surgery is minimally invasive, you will need time to recover from the surgery and face out-of-pocket expenses.

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  Assess your current fitness level and eating habits honestly. Your ability to alter these patterns will have a significant impact on how effective Lap Band surgery will be for you.

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  Schedule an appointment to talk with your doctor about Lap Band surgery. Based on the length of time over which you have been seeing your physician, he will be able to examine how your weight and health have changed over time.

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  Discuss what you hope to gain from the surgery with your doctor. Though Lap Band surgery can help you lose weight, it is not appropriate for all patients. Your doctor can recommend what is best for you, based on your medical history and your lifestyle.

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  Locate a specialist in your area who performs Lap Band surgery. He can provide you with additional details about the surgery and what you can expect after the procedure.