The following websites are available for patients who are wanting  information from patients who have had the Lap-Band surgery. These are patient stories about their experiences and should not be looked at as a basis for medical information.

www.lapbandtalk.com

www.obesityhelp.com

There are also some books available for purchase on Amazon.com that contain helpful information for patients who are considering Lap-Band surgery.The books are:

The Lap-Band Solution - A Partnership for Weight Loss by Paul O'Brien, MD

Lap-Band For LIfe - The complete patient guide to success with the Lap-Band by Dr. Airel Ortiz Lagardere MD, F.A.C.S