For patients motivated about losing a large percentage of their excess weight, here is what the band can do. When our physician’s assistants, Brian and Melissa, adjust the band, a small portion of healthy food, about 4 oz., can make our patients feel satisfied and not hungry so it is easier to stop eating and, ultimately, they ingest fewer calories.
Here’s what the band can’t do. The band can’t choose the food you eat. If you choose to eat healthy protein type foods, you will lose more weight because these are the foods the band is best at limiting intake. If you choose to eat soft and snack foods, like Doritos, ice cream, desserts, or liquid calories like juices, sodas or milk, you won’t lose as much weight, as these go right through the band. Obviously, the band cannot motivate you to exercise, but it is another important part of your journey to losing weight and becoming healthy. If you’re considering the band, come to our free seminars to learn how the gastric band works – it will help you decide if the procedure is right for you.
– Dr. Darren Soong
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