Lap-Band for Life: The complete patient guide to success with the LAP-BAND Paperback – May 12, 2005

Lap-Band for Life provides a good overview of this form of weight loss surgery by a person who is truly passionate about the procedure and his practice. It introduces a concept that makes many WLS surgeons in the United States quite uncomfortable:It is possible to obtain your goal weight using the far less invasive (and less expensive) Lap-band surgery.Many WLS surgeons routinely tell patients "You can't lose all the weight you want with the band." That's simply not true. Many people have and many people do. If you are considering gastric bypass, this book should be on your "must read" list. Please read it before letting a surgeon re-arrange what your favorite deity or evolution (take your pick) created.That said, it is not a perfectly edited book and is often more conversational in tone than technical. It should not be your only source of information about this surgery, but it should definitely be in your resource list.Please read this book and research Lap-Band before you commit to a completely irreversible procedure. Contrary to what we were told by a surgeon, the Lap-Band DOES work for the morbidly obese.If gastric bypass was the ultimate and final, absolutely the best surgical solution to obesity, Carnie Wilson wouldn't be on Celebrity Fit Club.Personally, I believe the 1-star review of this book written by a supposed medical "editor", but riddled with punctuation, capitalization, and basic grammatical errors is nothing more than a shill for a competing unpublished product.It is truly ironic that she thinks Dr. Ortiz considers himself a "medical deity". My wife and I spoke with him face to face and he said, "Some surgeons think they're God. I'm not rearranging what God made; I'm just putting a little squeeze on it."

Losing weight without having to even try is not exactly true for the lap-band patient, I learned that after reading this easy-to-read synopsis. Told truthfully, with great interest from one "morbidly obease 57+ female. Dr. Ortiz the lap-band trainer, expert, writes clearly about what one can expect to experience. He answers every question immaginable and has a trouble-shooting chart for any problems after the surgery with symptoms and what you can do to solve your problem. As for me I am scheduled for surgery in Mexico on March 17, 2008 and feel confident in Dr. Ortiz's expertise, after all, he trains American Dr.s how to perform lap-band surgery AND it is approximately 1/3 of the normal cost in an American Hospital, plus it includes the transportation from the airport to the hospital, a 3 day four-star Motel, all pre-surgery lab work and a 1 day hospital stay (if my memory serves me right). I hope to lose some +150 pounds and that will certainly change my life for the better...yes, I will soon have my "My Date with the Lap-band King" ( I hope to write a book about my personal experience with this as the title of the book), so to say I am confident in Dr. Ortiz is putting it mildly. His surgery cost is around $7,500.00 for everything, including a dramatically changed life!! Cheryl-Seattle, Wa

I had a Lap-Band procedure in April by Dr. Ortiz. What an honor for me. Dr. Ortiz and his staff are the absolute best.I've had weight issues and eating disorders my whole life and now, I feel so much more "normal." The book was so well written. I am forever impressed with Dr. Ortiz's modesty and humbleness. He is an extrordinary doctor and exceptional human being. I would be willing to support anyone in having this procedure done.Sincerely,Rosie Metcalfe

This book is great to soon to be banders and their family and friends. It has all the info you need to know about being banded.. from the preop to surgery to aftercare and what to expect from the band and what you should do yourself to be sucessfull!!! I am being banded on Nov. 11th by Dr Ortiz and this book answered almost all my questions!!

This was a very informative but biased book. It's author though knowledgable is on the payroll of the INAMED company that manufactures the Lap Band in the USA. If you are considering this procedure, be sure to get information from unbiased sources included your own physician and surgeon. This is not a one stop book.

This is another great hand book on what to expect when having lap band surgery. There are patient testimonials from prior patients and a lot of good information inside!

Good info so I tried it but never lost weight so I had it taken out and had the sleeve done. Lost 26 lbs in the first 3 weeks.

Very informative especially liked the testimonials

Excellent book easy to read and understand informative answered all my questions with no jargon. fast delivery well packed. Would recommend for anyone considering lap band surgery