LAP-BAND® surgery has helped millions of obese men and women lose excess pounds and reach a healthy Body Mass Index. Because it involves a surgical procedure, the Band is considered by some to be only a last-resort alternative. Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum has seen many of his patients enjoy great success with LAP-BAND® after failing with many different diets over the years.
Why Dieting Fails
While many overweight individuals have found diets that help them lose weight, less than 5% of these people actually commit to long-term lifestyle changes and experience a permanent body weight reduction. The term “diet” actually implies a temporary period of altered eating habits — and dieters think that once they lose the weight they can go back to eating what they want. Fads like grapefruit, no-carb, or liquid diets can actually do more harm than good leading to lack of nutrition, altered metabolic rate, and rapid weight gain once the dieter switches back to his or her normal eating habits.
Why LAP-BAND® Works
With the Band in place, hunger is satisfied with smaller quantities of food — eating large volumes of food will cause discomfort. Because you are eating less, it is important to choose nutrient-rich foods that are also high in protein and low in carbohydrates. With the Band as a permanent fixture, you are forced to stay conscious of how you treat your body and maintain important lifestyle adjustments.
Also, the Band doesn’t just restrict the amount of food you can consume per sitting; it actually helps you feel full by minimizing stomach capacity. Food leaves the stomach pouch and passes through the Band at a slowed rate, which keeps you feeling fuller for a longer period of time as the digestion process continues. These features work well for patients who have had problems with self-control and weren’t able to continue with strict diet requirements in the past.
Seeing Real Results
At an average weight loss rate of 1-2 pounds per week, patients at Dr. Kirshenbaum’s practice are grateful to see the changes and are overall very pleased with the structure and guidance that the LAP-BAND® program provides. Following nutritionist Dr. Paula Peirce’s recommendations will help you continue losing weight until you hit your target goal, and keep excess weight off over time.
To learn more about LAP-BAND® surgery and how it helps overweight patients take control of their bodies and achieve their weight loss goals, please contact Lap Band Rockies in Denver, Colorado. You can schedule a personal consultation to learn more about the success that is possible with the Band and hear many patient success stories.
—Lindsey Kesel, Bariatric Coordinator
As you weigh your options for reaching a healthy weight, consider the following draws that lead people to choose the Adjustable Gastric Band.
