Maintaining a regular exercise routine is one of the keys to weight loss for Lap-Band® patients. Sometimes, though, it can be difficult to find the proper motivation for fitness. Everyone goes through times of turmoil, whether it be related to work, family, or friends. Regardless of the challenges you are facing, it’s important to find your motivation again and resume your journey to a healthier lifestyle.  Searching for the Best Exercise Motivation Resuming your weight-loss journey isn’t always straightforward. In the digital age, there are many voices on the internet, social media, and ..read more

Obesity affects far more than the number you see on the scale. Millions of Americans suffer from obesity comorbidities like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and steatohepatitis. Fatty liver disease, also called hepatic steatosis, can be devastating to your overall health. Additionally, you may suffer from metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance from being obese. Luckily, the Lap-Band® Program can help. But before exploring adjustable gastric banding, you first should understand some of these comorbidities and their potential effects. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Non-alcoholic f ..read more

Restful sleep is crucial for recovery after bariatric surgeries like the Lap-Band®. For patients struggling to sleep, several techniques may be beneficial. Try these tips for better sleep from Utah Lap-Band that may help you rest and recover without requiring over-the-counter medications.  Sleep After Bariatric Surgery After a bariatric procedure like the Lap-Band, you’ll need sleep to help your body recover. Successfully recovering requires restfulness, which can be difficult while your body tries to heal. During sleep, your body can repair tissue, muscle, and bone damage. Without this b ..read more

Losing weight can be difficult. There are plenty of sources on the internet, social media, or word-of-mouth vying for your attention. On any given day, you might hear a handful of conflicting advice on the most effective methods for weight loss. The Lap-Band® Program is a safe, effective weight-loss tool. As with all bariatric surgeries, exercise and other lifestyle changes are essential to long-term success.  Cardio Vs. Strength Training for Weight-Loss After your Lap-Band procedure, you’ll want to begin an exercise regimen that accelerates your weight loss and promotes a healthy lifesty ..read more

When people first seek out bariatric surgery, it’s usually because they’re looking to lose weight and have been unsuccessful with traditional diet and exercise. However, upon further research and consultation, they quickly learn that losing weight is just one of several benefits of bariatric surgeries like the Lap-Band® procedure.  Because people who are overweight and obese tend to be at a higher risk for serious diseases and chronic health conditions, losing weight can help relieve or even eliminate these issues. Bariatric surgery helps with more than just weight loss—it’s a step toward ..read more

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Regurgitation and reflux explained, with solutions “When I bend over lunch and stand back up… I’m done.” Is this you? Regurgitation or reflux from your stomach back up into your swallowing to cold your esophagus is very common. Once in a while is normal but more than three times a week can indicate a problem. It’s not very fun to have it happen and there are also some damaging side effects of having acid come back up your esophagus over and over again. It can lead to chronic irritation, scarring that causes a narrowed area and difficulty swallowing or even some risk of esophageal cancer. Avoid ..read more

and the winner is… Have you ever wondered what the score is? In a very important study, mild to moderately obese patients with the Lap-Band weight loss surgery lost 87 percent of their excess weigh compared to 21 percent who had an intensive medical diet program over a two year period of time. The diet program patients continued to gain weight whereas the Lap-Band patients continued to loose it at the two year mark. When an individual has up to 100 plus pounds of excess weight losing 5-10 percent of that is helpful, but not enough to make a real difference in health. For people with diabetes ..read more

The Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB) is an adjustable solid silicone ring surgically placed around the top of the stomach to create an hour glass shape helping weight loss. As a person eats with a band, the narrowed area causes food above it to stretch the ping pong ball space allowing a person to feel fuller, faster, with less without the hunger. The opening through the band is about the size of a pencil when sized correctly. The “adjustments” in the office are customized to each person and are usually only a ten minute visit. The goal for the size of the opening is to eat solid fo ..read more

Chances are you know someone who is at an unhealthy weight, since over 60% of adult Utahns are either overweight or obese. Obesity can affect people of any gender, age, income, and racial/ethnic groups. The number of Utahns that are obese is at a record high. Over 1,156,000 Utah adults are overweight and over 461,000 are obese. The facts: More than half of Utah adults are overweight or obese (60.1%, Utah BRFSS 2008). Over one in three of those Utah adults at an unhealthy weight are obese (24.0% Utah BRFSS 2008). Utah is only doing slightly better than the US where 63.1% of adults are overweig ..read more