Question:
Does anyone know about the LAP Band procedure just approved by the FDA?

IT LOOKS PROMISING! I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROCEDURE? ANY THOUGHTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.    — Marybeth O. (posted on June 25, 2001)

June 25, 2001
If you are talking about the Swedish Adjustable Lap Band, they just approved clinical trials in the States. I know the procedure is being done in Mexico and of course Sweden. One of the trial hospitals in the states is in Chicago, it is either Rush-Presbyterian or Loyola, I can't remember what I heard. Wish I had more to give you.
   — Helen C.

June 25, 2001
I wish your profile were available I would email you the links to a special bandsters board on yahoo all about the bioentrics lap band just approved by the FDA. Drop me a mail and I will send along the info. Unfortunately paste doesnt work on my new computer with aol 6.0 These nice folks have the band and can give you lots of information.
   — bob-haller

June 25, 2001
I am having a Lap-band on July 17th in Mexico with Dr Kuri. I am self-pay $7,500. It is approved here but very few DR have experience so I am still going to Mexico because they have been doing it for a long time. I like it because there is no stapling, or cutting the stomach and it is easy to reverse. You can also adjust it when you want if you feel you have started eating too much.
   — Ann C.