Lap-Band Success Story

“Today is the day when I have to say this: losing weight is no fun! Oh, ok. Let’s reevaluate. Losing weight can be fun, but only when you’re actually losing. Once you get stuck on a certain point or you give up all together, the whole idea gets extremely no-fun. Finally, you get into the “screw it” moment. Did you already reach yours? If there is anything that the lap-band has taught me, it is that …

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Category: Lap Band, Weight Loss Patient Testimonials

Lap-Band and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

It is estimated that in the U.S.over 5 million women may be affected by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). In addition, approximately 50% of the afflicted is said to acquire diabetes or pre-diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance) before the age of 40. Moreover, obesity remains one of the most prevalent symptoms of PCOS. It is estimated that gradual or rapid weight gain, and finally obesity, were observed in over half …

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Category: Lap Band

Can The LAP-BAND Be Removed?

It is very often that prospect patients call us at DayOne and ask, “Can the Lap-Band be removed?”, “Do you have patients who asked to have their bands removed?”, or “How long do I have to have a band?” First of all, of course the lap-band can be removed and this surgery is fully reversible; nevertheless, we don’t recommend it. Moreover, there is no date when the band should be …

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Category: Lap Band

Maintaining Your Lap-Band Weight Loss With Exercise

In order to lose the maximum amount of weight and to maintain that weight loss from your Lap-Band Surgery, it is extremely important to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Remember that exercise doesn’t just include going to the gym. There are many ways to get a great workout that can be enjoyable at the same time.

Exercise is a very important tool during your weight loss journey. It helps you …

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Category: Bariatric Support, Exercise, Lap Band

Holiday Food Survival Tips for Bariatric Patients

In this tough economy, at least we can be thankful for our health, and with the resources available at DayOne Health we can help make the holidays successful and nutritious! For those who are approaching their first holiday season after LAP-BAND® surgery, this time of year can be stressful when deciding how to stick to your bariatric diet while still enjoying those delicious holiday …

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Category: Exercise, Lap Band, Nutrition