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The LAP-BAND® TOTAL CARE® Program

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

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If you’ve made a resolution to do something about excess weight, and you are ready to commit to a procedure like LAP-BAND®, Lap Band Rockies in Denver will do everything possible to help you feel comfortable and confident about your big step.

TOTAL CARE® Means Peace of Mind

When we see patients who are determined to make a change with surgical weight loss, there is usually some uncertainty concerning issues like safety, financing, insurance coverage, and follow-up support. It may ease your mind to know that the LAP-BAND® TOTAL CARE® Program is in place to help guide you through every step of the process with ease.

Allergan, makers of the LAP-BAND®, initiated the LAP-BAND TOTAL CARE® Program to provide practices like Lap Band Rockies with the advice and tools they need to maximize each patient’s weight loss success. The TOTAL CARE® Program helps providers create a high level of patient satisfaction, while minimizing worry for each candidate.

Ongoing Benefits of TOTAL CARE®

This comprehensive system advises surgeons like Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum on every aspect of care, including determining who is a good candidate, educating patients about the steps involved, and managing weight loss after the procedure. With TOTAL CARE®, practices can improve safety and efficiency, reduce risks, maintain high standards, and optimize patient results.

When you choose Lap Band Rockies as your surgical destination, know that you are getting a superior level of support that will deliver peace of mind both before and after your procedure. Here are a few of the areas addressed by the TOTAL CARE® Program:

· Pre-operative education

· Follow-up care

· Support groups

· Nutritional counseling

· Fitness counseling

· Psychosocial support

· Referrals for cosmetic body contouring

· LAP-BAND® adjustments

Comprehensive Care and a Great Surgeon

Lap Band Rockies’ surgeon Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum has done over 10,000 laparoscopic procedures and is certified by Allergan to place the LAP-BAND®. He is proud to offer his patients a comprehensive weight loss experience that truly takes care of them for the long-term. For more information on TOTAL CARE®, please visit the Lap Band Rockies website or e-mail Dr. Kirshenbaum to set up your confidential LAP-BAND® consultation.

—Lindsey Kesel, Bariatric Consultant

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The Benefits of a Post-Surgical LAP-BAND® Support Group

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Business people standing with hands togetherAfter weight loss surgery, it can be extremely challenging to stay focused on your weight loss goals. When you have the Adjustable Gastric Band (LAP-BAND® or Realize Band™) performed at Lap Band Rockies in Denver, you get the benefit of a post-surgical support team, a face-to-face support group, and answers to your questions when you need them most. It is this strong commitment to ensuring Band patients are doing the right things after surgery that has led to so many success stories.

Support and Success Go Hand in Hand

Weight loss surgery support is critical to short- and long-term success after a weight loss procedure. Statistics have shown that a support network can have a very positive effect on patients who have undergone any type of weight loss surgery.

A support group is a wonderful way to hear what others are going through, share your experiences, and use your peers as a sounding board for ideas about the weight loss process. Participation in a post-surgical group can also help you initiate and manage important dietary changes, stay active with fitness routines, and work on daily behavioral modifications. The encouragement you receive during your time with a support group can be a very motivating factor in your success. Psychologist Dr. Susan Silver leads this group (www.drsusansilver.com).

Find Out More About Post-Surgical Support

During your consultation and pre-operative visits, Dr. Kirshenbaum and his team help you to learn all you can about the Adjustable Gastric Band procedure and answer your LAP-BAND® questions. At this time, the team will also provide information on their in-house support group and the benefits of interaction with other patients who have had the Band surgery.

Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum, along with an experienced nutritionist and psychologist, will help you plan your post-surgical lifestyle changes. A support group can help you stay motivated and give you that extra push you need to gather momentum and achieve your goals.

To learn more about the Adjustable Gastric Band and the Lap Band Rockies post-surgical support network, please contact Dr. Kirshenbaum today. Our team looks forward to helping you reach a healthy weight and begin a healthy lifestyle.

—Lindsey Kesel, Bariatric Consultant

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