Getting the most weight loss with your LAP-BAND requires you to actively engage and work with it. You should learn about how it works with your body, as much as possible. The band treats each person a little differently, so it's good to talk to others about what works for them. Their experience can be extremely valuable on your weight loss journey.
How valuable? How about an extra 25 lbs in weight loss?
A study in the April 2008 Journal of Obesity Surgery found that weight loss surgery patients who attended regular support groups reduced their Body Mass Index by an average of 10% more than weight loss surgery patients who did not attend meetings. For someone at 5'10" and 300 lbs, that could mean the difference between ending up at 200 lbs without meetings or 175 lbs with the assistance of meetings - a total of 25 extra lbs!
Weight Loss Surgical Center offers LAP-BAND Support Groups at each of our nine clinics throughout the Midwest. We believe that when our patients share their struggles and their victories, everyone can learn something to help them lose weight.
People come to our support group meetings because:
- they get to know other weight loss surgery patients and learn from them.
- they get to spend some time with their medical provider outside the exam room - it's like getting a free visit!
- our providers periodically bring speakers to discuss everything from nutrition to wardrobe improvements so you can get more of life!
Each of our clinics has their own regular LAP-BAND Support Group Schedule. If you'd like more information about our support group nearest you, fill out the form to the right.