Acknowledgments Introduction
1 The LAP-BAND 2 Development of the LAP-BAND 3 BEWARE . . . FAT KILLS! 4 The Workup 5 Selecting a Surgeon 6 Performing the Surgery 7 After the Operation 8 Fills - Getting the Band Adjusted 9 Guidelines and Nutrition for Success 10 Hunger, Pains in the Brains 11 Getting Insurer to Pay for the LAP-BAND 12 LAP-BAND over Bypass 13 LAP-BAND for Adolescents 14 Living with the LAP-BAND 15 Troubleshooting the Band 16 Frequently Asked Questions about the Band 17 Their Stories 18 Personal Medical Log
Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Glossary of Terms About the Author