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      <title>Lap Band Surgery Cost</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:13:05 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[In the United States, the cost of LAP-BAND® surgery is approximately $15,000 to $20,000. This amount usually includes all pre-op consultations, hospital fees, and post-operative follow-up appointments and adjustments.]]></description>
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      <title>Choosing a Lap Band Surgeon</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:46:25 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[When selecting a bariatric surgeon to perform lap band surgery, experience is one of the most important factors to consider.  It is also important to find a doctor that is committed to meeting your needs both before and after surgery.]]></description>
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      <title>Questions to Ask Your Lap Band Surgeon</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:43:06 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[You have many factors to consider when making the decision to undergo weight loss surgery and you should not hesitate in asking your bariatric surgeon questions beforehand.]]></description>
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      <title>Lap Band Surgery Payment Options</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:28:41 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Many bariatric surgeons have a financial coordinator that can provide you with information on financing programs and payment plans that are available to you for lap band surgery.]]></description>
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      <title>Lap Band Insurance Coverage</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:26:08 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Many insurance companies will base their approval for lap band surgery on whether or not the patient meets the criteria set by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).]]></description>
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      <title>Lap Band Surgery Procedure</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:09:56 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[One of the fastest growing forms of bariatric (weight loss) surgery is the LAP BAND® procedure. It has been available in the United States since June 2001, the date that is was approved by the FDA.  It has been available in Europe and Australia since 1993. As of June 2006, over 200,000 people worldwide have undergone the LAP-BAND® procedure.]]></description>
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      <title>Advantages of Lap Band Surgery</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:22:43 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lap Band Surgery is a popular weight loss procedure with many advantages over other surgical treatment options for obesity.]]></description>
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      <title>Lap Band Surgery Pre-Op Diet</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:32:58 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The pre-op diet is important because it prepares the body ready for surgery and improves recovery.  As pre-op diets may vary between surgeons and patients, you should always follow the recommendations of your doctor.]]></description>
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      <title>Lap Band Diet Restrictions</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:17:20 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Eating foods that are high in sugar content, high in fat content, and high in calories with little nutritional value will decrease your rate of weight loss after lap band surgery.]]></description>
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      <title>Lap Band Diet</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:16:25 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The LAP-BAND® procedure works best with solid foods to decrease hunger. Solid foods stay in the stomach pouch longer, so you should feel full after eating only a few ounces of food.]]></description>
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      <title>LAP-BAND Surgery Eligibility </title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:05:31 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The LAP-BAND procedure is a safe and effective weight loss solution, but weight loss surgery is not for everyone who is overweight. Whether or not you are a good candidate for weight loss surgery is a decision that you and your doctor will make together.]]></description>
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      <title>Lap-Band Surgery Results</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:15:45 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.lapband.us/lap-band-results.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Based on the average weight loss seen in other Lap-Band patients, you can expect to lose about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds per week and about 50% of your excess weight within the first year of surgery. Your individual results may be more or less than the average because weight loss is dependent on a combination of factors including your starting weight, your diet after surgery, and the amount of exercise you do.]]></description>
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      <title>Lap Band Surgery Videos</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:51:26 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn why lap band surgery is considered the safest weight loss surgery available today and why the RNY gastric bypass surgery might not be very safe.]]></description>
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      <title>Lap Band Frequently Asked Questions</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:27:44 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.lapband.us/lap-band-faq.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Many LAP-BAND® patients do not have insurance coverage but have been able to obtain financing to cover the medical expenses. Many surgeons will assist patients searching for other payment options by providing information on health care lenders and payment plans to help cover the high cost of weight loss surgery.]]></description>
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