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This book is a new 2008 publication on the lap band which I have just read and would HIGHLY recommend to anyone considering having the procedure. The book is titled, " Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band ". It can be ordered online from Borders books. 295 pages.

Tom

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I am highly considering the surgery. What important points stuck out the most to you in this book? Have you had the surgery? If so, how did this book help you?

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No, I haven't had the surgery yet. I have to wait until February when I will be covered by medicare.

I think the important points of the book are that the procedure is indeed safe and is reversible although it is meant to be there for life. There is a very high success rate for the prople that have had the procedure and that over a long period of time the weight does stay off.

I am 64 and have dieted successfully many times and have gained the weight back even more successfully. At my age, to stay fat will be to die early. The lap band, by far, is the best option for me to finally get the weight off and keep it off.

In preparation for my procedure I have bought a new beam scale. The kind they use in Doctor's offices and have my treadmill ready to come into service along with resistence weights.

It will be the most important thing that I have done for me in my life and I can't wait to get started.

Tom

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I'm going to purchase the book. I wish you much success and LONG life! Thanks for your reply.

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I had surgery on July 10 and just bought this book, I am about halfway through and so far it is great!

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