Archive for December, 2009

How to Decide if LAP-BAND® is Right For You

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Weight loss help

Diet and exercise alone may not be delivering the results you desire. If you struggle with being overweight, you should consider the unique way that weight loss surgery may help you achieve your weight-loss goals. As you compare your options for fighting obesity, the team at Lap Band Rockies would like to make you aware of the many benefits the LAP-BAND® procedure has to offer and help you decide if this method is your ideal choice.

Here are a few suggestions to help you evaluate this increasingly popular weight-loss option:

Have Realistic Expectations — The pounds won’t fall off immediately after surgery. Remember that long-term success with LAP-BAND® requires your commitment to following a nutrition plan and keeping up with fitness routines.

Remember That Everyone Loses Weight Differently —Weight loss tends to occur gradually as you burn calories at a faster rate than you consume them. The patients who will see results more quickly are those who restrict their diet while simultaneously improving fitness.

Commit to Lifestyle Changes — Our nutritionist will work with you to design a diet plan that is comfortable and meets all your nutritional requirements. After weight loss surgery, LAP-BAND® patients do not need to attend boot camps or become instant athletes — walking is the most common fitness activity among our patients (or the elliptical machine for patients with knee and joint problems).

Schedule a Consultation — Only an experienced LAP-BAND® surgeon can give you the green light for surgery. First, visit our Candidate Profile page to research the qualifications for LAP-BAND, and view our weight loss surgery photos. Then set up an appointment with Dr. Kirshenbaum to discuss whether or not this surgery is right for you.

Find out if the LAP-BAND® procedure is is a good option for you to accomplish significant weight loss. To learn all you can about the benefits of surgery and get information on weight loss surgery cost, please contact Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum at Lap Band Rockies to set up a one-on-one consultation.

— Lindsey Kesel, Bariatric Consultant

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How Weight Loss Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Improve spelled out on a cork board

Being severely overweight is an uncomfortable condition, limiting your mobility and making it difficult to participate in certain activities. But obesity is not just a physically limiting condition — it can affect all areas of your life.

The Effects of Obesity

If you are significantly overweight, you understand the many ways that extra weight can affect your quality of life with respect to self-esteem. In addition, obese individuals are at an elevated risk for developing serious health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, and arthritis.

The LAP-BAND® Solution

If you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater, or 35 or greater with hypertension, sleep apnea, joint pains, or 30 or greater with Type II diabetes, you may be a appropriate candidate for the LAP-BAND® procedure. The LAP-BAND® works by satisfying your hunger with a reduced volume of food, and this in conjunction with behavioral modification, diet and exercise is how you lose weight.

LAP-BAND® surgery can help you achieve many health-related goals, including:

  • Improving serious health conditions
  • Making it easier to become more mobile and active
  • Increasing your energy
  • Limiting calorie intake

Find out if LAP-BAND® is your ticket to a healthier, happier lifestyle and get the weight loss surgery support you need. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum at Lap Band Rockies today for details on benefits and weight loss surgery cost. There is no obligation and we welcome the opportunity to answer all of your questions about the effects of obesity and how weight loss surgery can help.

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The True Cost of Obesity (and How Weight Loss Surgery Can Help)

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

If you are severely overweight, you may often be judged on your size, even before you actually interact with people. But the true cost of obesity goes far beyond appearance issues. In addition to the unwanted stares and lack of self-confidence that come with obesity, extra pounds can have serious health implications, as well.

Obesity Defined

Obesity is a condition of being substantially overweight, defined by most doctors as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater, or a 35 or greater with associated health conditions such as hypertension, sleep apnea, joint pain, or a 30 with Type II diabetes.

A Costly Condition

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the last comprehensive medical spending study done by the National Health Interview Surveys (NHIS), with estimated costs of obesity totaling $47.5 billion! Obesity can rob you of your self-esteem, inhibit your personality, and put your body in danger.

LAP-BAND® as a Smart Investment

The LAP-BAND® procedure is one way men and women are taking a stand against obesity. Compared to the true cost of obesity, the financial cost of LAP-BAND® is a small price to pay for your physical and emotional wellness. A skilled LAP-BAND® surgeon will discuss all the benefits of this procedure and show you how it has helped past patients improve their quality of life.

Weight loss via the LAP-BAND® procedure can help you improve serious health conditions, make you more mobile and active, increase your energy, and help limit calorie intake. Plus, our post-surgery guidance and planning program makes it easy to keep the weight off over the long term. Nutritional counseling allows you to structure your meals and teaches you how to eat so your body uses calories more efficiently.

To learn more about the LAP-BAND® procedure and how it can help you escape the hardships of obesity, contact Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum at Lap Band Rockies today.

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