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MINIMALLY INVASIVE, REVERSIBLE LAP BAND BARIATRIC
SURGERY IS A SOUND ALTERNATIVE TO GASTRIC BYPASS
Dateline: July 18, 2006 ... Riverside, CA
Contact Name: Claudette Tapocik
Contact Phone: (909) 241-2004
E-Mail: claudettetap@aol.com
Web Address: http://www.saygoodbyetoobesity.com
RIVERSIDE, CA - July 18, 2006 - In the US, gastric bypass surgery
for weight loss comes with a hefty price tag of between ,000
and ,000 - and that doesn't include the physical and emotional
toll from complications that often results from this invasive
surgery. That's why an increasing number of obese Americans are
heading south, and instead opting for laparoscopic Lap Band
surgery performed in Mexico.
Just as medical tourism is booming throughout the world, with
consumers seeking lower cost - but not lower care - alternatives
to US medicine, patients are flocking to Mexico for the USDA
approved Lap Band surgery. "Doctors in Mexico have been
performing this non-invasive surgery for years with outstanding
results," said Claudette Tapocik, co-author of the book, "Say
Goodbye to Obesity" (Trafford Publishing, 2006, ISBN 141207052X,
.99). "Because the Lap Band is removable, adjustable, and does
not permanently alter the anatomy, it provides an option for
patients who might not otherwise consider surgery for the
treatment of obesity."
Lap Band surgery typically lasts about 45 minutes, includes a
shorter hospital stay than that required by gastric bypass
surgery, and has no effect on the absorption of nutrients. "These
advantages, combined with the recognized efficacy of the surgery,
spurred us to provide consumers with all the information they
need to make a sound decision about bariatric surgery," said
Tapocik.
"Say Goodbye to Obesity" (http://www.saygoodbyetoobesity.com) is
written by Tapocik and Marie Alkire, Ph.D., both of whom have had
Lap Band surgery. Their experiences form the narrative of the
book, which is an easy to read explanation of the weight loss
surgery process. "We take a comprehensive look at researching
the decision to have weight loss surgery, where to look for
information, how to locate a certified bariatric surgeon, how to
prepare for the insurance approval or the costs associated with
private payment, and what to expect after you have had the
surgery," said Tapocik.
For more information or to schedule an interview, contact
Claudette Tapocik at (909) 241-2004 or email:
claudettetap@aol.com or visit the website at
http://www.saygoodbyetoobesity.com
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