Healthy Weight: LapBand may need alteration

Q. Dear Dr. Baskett: I am planning on having LapBanding surgery and have heard something about the "green zone." What is that?

A. After you have had your LapBand placed, the need for and timing of your adjustments will be determined by your hunger level, your rate of weight loss and your ability to eat in a healthy manner. The "green zone" refers to your being in balance - in other words, your band is adjusted just right, and it is not too tight nor is it too loose.  Click here for full article.