There was a good turnout for Lap Band Support Group last Tuesday night with a good mix of veteran, new, and potential lap band patients. I found it interesting that so many of our patients put years of thought into their decision to have a weight loss surgical procedure. I really feel that this surgery does more to improved patients’ lives and health than any other.
I appreciated the honesty of one gentleman who admitted he was still not sure if he was ready to make the lifestyle changes and sacrifices to be successful with a gastric band. The group recommended he take his time making his decision and to ensure he was ready to have a surgical procedure to help him cut down his meal portion size. This was great advice. No patient should feel forced or pressured into having the lap band procedure. Patients sometimes tell me, “My doctor wants me to get a Lap Band.” Dr. Atkinson and I need to hear, “I want to have a Lap Band.”
We recently posted a YouTube video about a patient named Becky and her involvement and utilization of our support groups. Check it out!
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