Welcome to
LapBand411.com! Your just a few steps away from taking
back control of your body and your life! LapBand411.com is committed to bringing some order to the
chaotic new world of Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass & Sleeve Gastrectomy).
If you need to lose 75lbs. or more, contact us and our patient care specialists can help you determine if your insurance will cover your surgery. We are here to help!
Many of us don't
want to know the facts about our health but
it can be a matter of life and death! Please remember that the
primary concern of overweight and obesity is one of health and
not appearance. A good plan to get started should include the following:
First
inform and educate yourself; understand your current
condition and options Gain
the support of your loved ones and friends
Attend a free WLS seminar and get your questions answered
know what your insurance will cover or find alternative
funding (we can help you)
schedule your treatment and get ready for a new healthier
happier you!
Symptoms to
Watch Out For
Serious obesity
related symptoms (see your doctor):
frequent infections that are not
easily healed
frequent urination
extreme hunger but loss of weight
unusual thirst
blurred vision
extreme weakness and fatigue
irritability and mood changes
nausea and vomiting
high levels of sugar in the blood
when tested
high levels of sugar in the urine
when tested
dry, itchy skin
tingling or loss of feeling in the
hands or feet
loud snoring or noisy breathing
during sleep.
restlessness during sleep (with
or without periods of being awake)
excessive daytime sleepiness or
irritability
If you have any one or more of these symptoms you may have comorbidities
which are medical conditions that exist in addition to obesity
and are often a result of being overweight. Comorbidities are
a factor in determining a patient's eligibility for bariatric
surgery.
First
inform and educate yourself; understand your current
condition and options