In order to seriously consider the gastric
banding procedure you’ll want to have as much
information as possible. We encourage you to attend
one of our Woodlands seminars. They are free and can
answer most all of your questions. We will also perform
a quick analysis with you to determine if you can and
should take the next step. Click
here to sign up for one of our Free Woodlands Seminars.
Briefly, this procedure may be right for you if you
the majority of the items on this list:
- you have done enough research to know this procedure may be a solution for your weight and health problems
- you can and will take the advice of this physician and agree to follow the procedures before, during and after your surgery
- you can and are committed to making dietary changes as well as focus on healthy eating habits and a healthy lifestyle
- you are an adult (18 years or older)
- your weight has been defined as obese — i.e., your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher. Other weight measurements may apply. Please ask about this at the seminar.
- your weight has been a serious issue in your life for more than five years
- you know that being overweight is not caused by other diseases
- you have attempted other non-surgical methods for losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- you are psychologically ready for a life-changing event
- your habits and lifestyle will not impede your recovery or success (i.e., you are not addicted to alcohol, sugar, food, drugs)
All patients must complete a preoperative evaluation. This evaluation
consists of several things including:
- physical examination
- nutritional evaluation
- psychological evaluation
- laboratory evaluation
- dietary restrictions
Could this procedure NOT be right for me?
There can be many reasons why this procedure is not right for you.
They range from psychological to heath. For example, if you have a
disease like Crohn’s disease, ulcers, or severe esophagitis, this
procedure is not right for you. There are several other factors that we
will go over with you during your preoperative evaluation. For a more
complete list on factors which may affect your gastric banding decision
please visit When The Lap-Band® System Is Not Right For You.
Tru You Aftercare Program
Because we want to ensure you get all the results you want and we want
those results to be long-lasting and permanent, our Tru You aftercare
program is essential. It’s important that you visit with others who have
had the surgery. By being with others, hearing their stories you will be
able to incorporate the best of the best into your own life and weight
management program.
It’s important that we see you and are sure you are progressing in the
exact manner we expect. It’s important that we make adjustments if
necessary.
The Woodlands is our community and you are our neighbor. We want
to be certain that you are well taken care of and that you get the best
treatment possible from a local physician.
As part of our family, you will be asked and encouraged to attend our
Tru You aftercare program. It is critical to your recovery and ongoing
mission to create a more healthy, happy, energetic life. We’ll give you
all the details during your preoperative exam. We just need your
commitment here that you will agree to be part of this important
recovery process — okay?
Yes! I am ready to learn more about adjustable gastric banding and
creating a new me. Please sign me up for one of your Free Woodlands
seminars. |
