I'm couting months aahahahahah
I had my appointment with the
dietician last week and it went very good too !
Newt month I'll see the psychiatrist
then I'll to wait early january to see the endocrinologist and last my surgeon !
it takes a long time to see all the doctors here phew !
but I know 3 months go by fast !
I am sooooooo sooooooooooooo impatient !
A good friend of mine had her
lap-band surgery last week and she feels great !
well girls ! I send you tons of hugs
Take care
Sandrine
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Gastric Banding Surgery
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The adjustable gastric banding is a restrictive surgical procedure during which a silicone band is placed around the stomach, creating a small pouch. The band includes a balloon that is filled with a nontoxic fluid, most commonly a saline solution; periodic adjustments are performed by a healthcare professional who accesses the balloon via a subcutaneous port.
Gastric band placement, unlike malabsorptive weight loss surgery (e.g. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Biliopancreatic Diversion, and Duodenal Switch), does not cut or remove any part of the digestive system.
See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique. |
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Registered Dietitian
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A dietitian is an expert in food and nutrition; A person who has studied diet and nutrition at a college program approved by the American Dietetic Association, completed 900 hours of supervised practical experience accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Dietetics Education, and passed an exam to become an R.D.
Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. They also supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits.
The term "nutritionist" is also widely used; however, the term nutritionist is not regulated as dietitian is. People may call themselves nutritionists without the educational and professional requirements of registered dietitians. |
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