Lap Band

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Lap Band, Diet

Lap Band Post Op Diet

As with other bariatric surgeries, you should be aware that your diet plays a large role in your weight loss success. There are some guidelines you should follow to promote the healthiest amount of weight loss possible.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
Lap Band, Liquid Diet

Lap Band Liquid Diet

The purpose of bariatric surgery is to help an individual achieve life-changing weight loss. But seeing results is not possible without changing the diet. Both the diet before and after surgery is crucial. This is where your lap band liquid diet comes in.
Kaelyn Johnson, MPH, RD
Kaelyn Johnson, MPH, RD
5 min read
Lap Band, Problems

Lap Band Problems

Choosing to have Lap Band surgery is not without risks and complications. As is the same with every surgery, your body may develop complications during or after surgery, especially weight loss surgery.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
Lap Band, Menu

5 Must-Try Recipes To Include In Your Lap Band Diet Menu

Your diet is one of the key ways to reach your weight loss goals after a lap band procedure. However, you can still get creative with your meals and make delicious food even though you must restrict certain items and limit your serving sizes.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Lap Band, Heartburn

9 Strategies to Treat Heartburn With Lap Band

Heartburn can affect anyone, but it is quite common in people who have a lap band placed for weight loss. If it is left untreated, heartburn can cause severe damage to the lining of your esophagus and can negatively affect your quality of life.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Acid Reflux, Lap Band

Does Lap Band Cause Acid Reflux?

While lap band surgery itself does not cause acid reflux, it does increase the frequency with which it may occur.
Mark Aquino, RN, BSN, MHA.
Mark Aquino, RN, BSN, MHA.
4 min read
Lap Band, Diet, Pre Op Diet

Eight Steps To Nailing Your Lap Band Pre-Op Diet

At BariBuilder, we want you to succeed in your health and weight loss goals. Adhering to your lap band pre-op diet is often a window into how you will succeed in your weight loss journey.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Lap Band, Pregnancy

Here’s What You Need To Know About Lap Band and Pregnancy

Weight loss is especially significant for women who are intending to become pregnant, as obesity can cause infertility and may lead to several complications during pregnancy. Here is what you need to know about a lap band and pregnancy.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Lap Band, Requirements

Gastric Lap Band Requirements

Bariatric surgery is a serious surgery that has many requirements you need to be pre-approved for before your surgery can be scheduled. Many of these requirements are put in place by your insurance plan. Your insurance plan has these requirements to help determine your surgery needs.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
Lap Band, Safe

Is Gastric Lap Band Safe?

Although this is safe surgery, many possible risks and complications need to be examined, and research thoroughly and critically. Bariatric surgery is a surgery that requires adequate preparation physically and mentally for long term success.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
Lap Band, Pain

Lap Band Pain: Gastric Band Surgery and its Downfalls

Although many have successfully lost weight with the gastric band, patients need to make dietary and lifestyle changes to maximize potential weight loss and avoid severe complications after surgery.
Eun Jung Park, MS, RD
Eun Jung Park, MS, RD
5 min read
Lap Band

What Is Lap Band Surgery? Questions and answers.

Lap band surgery is a weight loss procedure that creates a smaller pouch in the stomach to limit hunger and calorie consumption. Also known as an adjustable gastric band. Read on to have your lap band surgery questions answered.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
7 min read
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