Bariatric Surgery Recommended by the IDF for Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Posted on by drmonashSo, who is the IDF? The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization of over 200 national diabetes associations …
Tag Archives: Gastric Banding
FDA Lowers BMI Requirement for Bariatric Surgery
Posted on by drmonashSafe and successful patient outcomes first prompted Bruce Wolfe, the President of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, …
Recent Study Sheds Unwarranted Implications on Gastric Banding
Posted on by drmonashA recent study published by Himpens et al in the Archives of Surgery has been widely discussed, and terribly misinterpreted. …
Can I get pregnant after Bariatric Surgery?
Posted on by drmonashDefinitely! In fact, your weight loss will provide a far greater chance for becoming pregnant, and carrying a fetus to …
Did my band slip?
Posted on by drmonashAfter gastric banding, a very small percentage of patients will have a band slip, sometimes referred to as gastric prolapse. …
Why does my shoulder hurt after surgery?
Posted on by drmonashShoulder pain following surgery is usually “referred” pain, or pain that originates in a different part of the body. …
Is my band too tight?
Posted on by drmonashThe gastric band promotes weight loss by limiting your food and calorie intake, but it can become too tight. You …
How will I know when it’s time for a band fill?
Posted on by drmonashThe gastric band is designed to make you feel full from smaller portions, and to feel full for a longer …
Should I feel hungry after Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB) surgery?
Posted on by drmonashAt first, some weight loss surgery patients experience hunger that is similar to before the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB) was placed. As your Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB) is “filled,” and you experience greater “restriction,” your body will get used to your decreased caloric intake. Within a few to several weeks from surgery, this hunger routinely vanishes. For Lapband surgery patients still experiencing significant hunger, I have found that it is commonly caused by eating too fast. The pouch fills too quickly, the restriction is inappropriate, and soon after eating your body craves additional calories. By slowing down considerably, you will maximize the beneficial effect of restriction and take in the appropriate amount of food. This will control your hunger.
