LAP-BAND | Gulf Coast Bariatrics

Be Active after Lap Band Surgery

Posted: Dec 28 in Weight Loss Blog by

An increasingly common weight loss surgery in Naples is the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band procedure, or Lap Band surgery. This bariatric operation is ideal for obese patients with a body mass index of 35 or above. Following your Lap Band operation it is crucial that you begin to engage in physical activity in order to [...]

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Post-Surgery Lap Band Exercises

Posted: Jul 26 in Weight Loss Blog by

Lap Band surgery is a popular weight loss surgery procedure here in Ft. Myers and Naples, Florida for people with a body mass index (or BMI) of 40 or higher. It’s also an effective solution for people who have a BMI of 35 or higher and have comorbidities like hypertension and sleep apnea. Exercise is [...]

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Lap-Band Available to More Patients

Posted: May 10 in Weight Loss Blog by

A lot of people try, but ultimately have a difficult time working out consistently. The south Florida heat often deters people from getting the amount of exercise they need, and more and more individuals are turning to weight loss surgery to help them get started on a healthier lifestyle. Allergan Inc., makers of the Lap-Band, [...]

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John: LAP-BAND Weight Loss

Posted: Sep 08 in Bariatric Surgery Testimonials by

My name is John Moore; I had Lap Band Surgery done in October of 2007 by the best doctor in Florida. I weighted 455 lbs at that time, I now weight 294 lbs and still I am losing. This surgery has totally changed my life; I now don’t run out of breath just walking across the room.

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Deidre: LAP-BAND Weight Loss

Posted: May 11 in Bariatric Surgery Testimonials by

When I met Dr. Bass back in 8/09, I was facing two hip replacements. My orthopedist told me that he would do the surgery, but if I did not lose weight, I was facing replacements for my hips again in 10 years or so. I meet with Tiffany and Dr. Bass and knew that this is exactly what I wanted to do. I was committed to change my life forever.

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Arlene: LAP-BAND Weight Loss

Posted: Feb 12 in Bariatric Surgery Testimonials by

“Why didn’t I do this sooner? I lost 75 pounds in the first 9 months, my Diabetes is GONE, High blood pressure is pretty much non existent and my High Cholesterol is at an all time low. My back pain is gone, I am sleeping better and I look and feel better than I have in my entire life.

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Joe: LAP-BAND Weight Loss

Posted: Jan 12 in Bariatric Surgery Testimonials by

Joe struggled with his weight since childhood. “I was brought up being told to eat everything on my plate,” says Joe. “I did. And then some!”

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J Toro: LAP BAND Weight Loss

Posted: Oct 21 in Bariatric Surgery Testimonials by

Weight Loss Surgery has made huge positive changes in my life. Not only is my borderline hypertension, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and diabetes GONE, but I lost 109 pounds! I had surgery because I needed a tool to help change my life around. I wanted to be around for my family and I had goals that I wanted to achieve that I could not because of my weight.

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Pam: LAP-BAND Weight Loss

Posted: Apr 07 in Bariatric Surgery Testimonials by

I decided to have lap-band surgery with Dr. Bass due to family history of diabetes and heart disease. If I didn’t lose weight permanently, I was on my way to having these health problems. Once I had the surgery, I didn’t look at this as another diet, I looked at this as an opportunity to learn to do things the right way.

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Eileen: LAP-BAND Weight Loss

Posted: Apr 07 in Bariatric Surgery Testimonials by

I have been extremely overweight my entire life, with my first attempt at weight loss at 10 years old. I have tried every diet, program, system and pill. Sometimes I lost weight and sometimes I didn’t, but always gained it back.

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