http://arturorodriguezmd.com Lapband, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve,Type 2 Diabetes, Weight loss Surgery, Obesity, Life after Lapband, Lapband Prices Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:25:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/here-is-my-lapband-story?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=here-is-my-lapband-story http://arturorodriguezmd.com/here-is-my-lapband-story#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:24:41 +0000 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=533 Here is my Lapband Story...... http://www.thebariatric.com I had heard so many Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories and realized that Lapband surgery was...

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]]> http://arturorodriguezmd.com/my-life-with-the-lapband/feed 3 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/10-proven-ways-to-succeed-with-the-lap-band?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-proven-ways-to-succeed-with-the-lap-band http://arturorodriguezmd.com/10-proven-ways-to-succeed-with-the-lap-band#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:00:31 +0000 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=14 10 Ways to Succeed with the Lap Band Here are some helpful tips to help you succeed with the Lap-Band on a long-term basis. Before you have the Gastric Lap Band: 1. Search for the Right Doctor for You Many companies or groups claim to be the Best Experts in Lap Band surgery.  However, it [...]

]]> http://arturorodriguezmd.com/10-proven-ways-to-succeed-with-the-lap-band/feed 9 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-leaks?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lap-band-leaks http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-leaks#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:20:06 +0000 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=318 A Lapband leak is suspected when a patient that previously had adequate restriction feels a change in the degree of restriction. This can happen suddenly or over a period of time, depending on the size of the leak. If there is a leak of the lap band, the band will not be able to be adequately filled and will not provide restriction, or function properly.

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]]> http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/feed 408 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/have-lap-band-surgery-for-less-in-mexico?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=have-lap-band-surgery-for-less-in-mexico http://arturorodriguezmd.com/have-lap-band-surgery-for-less-in-mexico#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:19:42 +0000 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=229 between the United States and Mexico, patients can receive the exact same Lap band procedure in Mexico for up to 70% less than in the states.

]]> http://arturorodriguezmd.com/have-lap-band-surgery-for-less-in-mexico/feed 3 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/why-my-weight-loss-procedure-can-fail?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-my-weight-loss-procedure-can-fail http://arturorodriguezmd.com/why-my-weight-loss-procedure-can-fail#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:42:45 +0000 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=26 Why My Weight Loss Procedure Can Fail? The first and most important step to minimize the chances of failure from a Bariatric procedure and to increase your success rate is to be well informed about each one of the surgeries before you choose any of them. What should you know about Weight Loss Surgery? How does [...]

]]> http://arturorodriguezmd.com/why-my-weight-loss-procedure-can-fail/feed 2 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-trials-reviewing-the-results?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lap-band-trials-reviewing-the-results http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-trials-reviewing-the-results#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:24:08 +0000 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=37 Lap Band Trials – Reviewing the Results I would like to review an issue that was recently presented to me the other day regarding lap band trials.   As a number of companies produce the Lap Bands used for the surgical procedure, comparisons have been made in the past between different brands.   Testing trials were held by Inamed (in the [...]

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]]> http://arturorodriguezmd.com/the-laparoscopic-journey-past-and-future/feed 3 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/losing-weight-during-the-holiday?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=losing-weight-during-the-holiday http://arturorodriguezmd.com/losing-weight-during-the-holiday#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:58:44 +0000 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=200 Losing Weight During the Holidays Holidays are a time to enjoy family and friends, and get-togethers almost always center around good food and conversation.  Everyone brings delicious foods and desserts to numerous parties and gatherings, and life can get very busy and hectic, leaving little time for your regular exercise routine. For someone who is trying [...]

]]> http://arturorodriguezmd.com/losing-weight-during-the-holiday/feed 0 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/de-banding-the-%e2%80%9clap-band%e2%80%9d-can-be-complicated?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=de-banding-the-%25e2%2580%259clap-band%25e2%2580%259d-can-be-complicated http://arturorodriguezmd.com/de-banding-the-%e2%80%9clap-band%e2%80%9d-can-be-complicated#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:23:45 +0000 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=9 De-Banding the Lap Band Can be Complicated Today I want to share some concepts that frequently are misunderstood by Doctors starting a bariatric program, and by Banded Patients.  There are several reasons for De-Banding a Lap-Band patient. Today I would like to focus on EROSION.  The incidence of Stomach Erosion ranges from 2 to 15% of [...]

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]]> http://arturorodriguezmd.com/successful-weight-loss-with-lapband-surgery/feed 6 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/is-lapband-procedure-for-anyone?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-lapband-procedure-for-anyone http://arturorodriguezmd.com/is-lapband-procedure-for-anyone#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:23:53 +0000 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=8 Is the Lap Band Procedure for Anyone? Almost 95% of individuals with a BMI of 30 or more are unable to lose weight using only diet, exercise or drugs. Actually, all individuals with a BMI lower then 35 are not accepted into any Bariatric Program and those with BMI between 35 to 40 are only accepted if they have co-morbidities such [...]

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