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Look at the Track Record

The LAP-BAND® System has a long and successful track record-with more than 450,000 bands in use around the world, it's not new or experimental. Far from it. LAP-BAND® is an established weight-loss treatment that's highly effective and minimally invasive. The very first laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedure took place in Belgium in 1993. By 1994, LAP-BAND® maker Allergan made the device available to trained surgeons in Europe. Clinical trials in the US began in 1995; six years later, the Food and Drug Administration approved its use in the United States. Continue

No "Bad" Foods
With the LAP-BAND® System, you can enjoy meats, vegetables, fruits, and grains-provided you keep portions small and chew thoroughly. "Eating too much... Continue
How Men Can Win at Losing
How Men Can Win at Losing Download
A Guide to Seeking Weight-Loss Surgery
A Guide to Seeking Weight-Loss Surgery Download
Bonus: It's Not One-Size-Fits-All
Bonus: It's Not One-Size-Fits-All Download
Life After LAP-BAND®: Peek Inside a Day
Life After LAP-BAND®: Peek Inside a Day Download
Eggs: Easy, Delicious Protein

One egg offers six grams of protein-great news for your body, especially when you're losing weight and exercising. Why? If you eat too little

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