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    Lap-Band Recommended For Less Obese Patients By FDA Panel

    An FDA Advisory Panel voted 8 to 2 in favor of approving the weight-loss Lap-Band for use in less obese people than current regulations allow, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) informs. The Gastroenterology and Urology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee determined that...
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    has anyone had lapband that could be of assistance for a newbie?

    I am five months post open from lapband. I have had three fills and am having difficulty with air and gas coming up while I eat. This causes food to get caught which then causes me to throw up. I eat the right type of food I also take all vitamins and protein Antacids as well. I chew chew chew...
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    US Army or LapBand Surgery?

    So here is a situation i am in and would just like some views and opions of others. I am schedualed to have the lapband on Aug 12th but just found out that if I do I can never join the army. I have struggled with getting this wieght off but as a last resort was going to try surgury. I have...
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    What celebrities have had lap-band stomach-reducing surgery to lose weight?

    I'm scheduled to have it in 2 weeks. Are there any examples of people who it has worked for?
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    Have people who have lost weight with the lapband or gastric by pass noticed

    friends and family treating them? differently? Did they lose any friends as they lost weight? If so or if not please tell me your experience.
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