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Weight loss surgery has advanced considerably in the past 50 years and modern forms of surgery such as gastric lap band surgery are certainly a lot safer and carry far fewer complications than early forms of open gastric bypass surgery. Nevertheless, there are risks and these should be fully discussed with your surgeon before embarking [...]
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The first gastric band is known as the Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band and was patented in 1985 by Obtech Medical of Sweden, which is now owned by J&J/Ethicon Endo-Surgery. The LAP-BAND System received approval from the FDA in the United States in June of 2001.The lap band or adjustable gastric band surgery is not indicated [...]
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Do you find yourself constantly battling with serious weight problems? Are you having a hard time shedding off those extra pounds? Here is some great news for you! An economical obesity surgery is a great new alternative for people just like you. Who ever said you have to battle it own on your own? It’s [...]
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