In America, obesity is a leading cause of preventable death. As such, it is a major public health challenge. Millions of adults are overweight or obese. Because they are, they have a greater risk for health problems. Those problems include
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The LAP-BAND System is not a miracle cure. It is an aid to losing weight. Not everyone will lose weight or keep the weight off. lb get the long-lasting weight-loss results you want, you will need to work at it.
Informed Consent: Information for Patients Considering LAP-BAND" Adjustable Gastric Banding System Surgery
Before your surgery, you should know the risks connected with the LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System. You should also know what the possible complications are. To learn about these, talk with your surgeon. When you do, ask about all the risks. Ask about all possible complications. Also ask about symptoms and conditions that might suggest this surgery is not right for you. To help with that talk, BioEnterics Corporation has prepared this webpage: "Information for Patients, A Surgical Aid in the Treatment of Morbid Obesity." Read it. Discuss what it says with your surgeon. Be sure you ask about terms you do not understand. You have to decide how willing you are to accept the risks and possible complications.
You should also have other information. Talk with your surgeon about:
The manufacturer of the LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System has designed, tested and manufactured it to be reasonably fit for its intended use. However, the LAP BAND System is not a lifetime product and it may break or fail, in whole or in part, at any time after implantation and notwithstanding the absence of any defect. Causes of partial or complete failure include, without limitation, expected or unexpected bodily reactions to the presense and position of the implanted device, rare or atypical medical complications, component failure and normal wear and tear. In addition, the LAP-BAND System may be easily damaged by improper handling or use. Please refer to the Risks, Complications and Adverse Events section in this document for a presentation of the general and specific risks and possible complications associated with the use of the LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System.
