For Healthcare Professionals Important Safety Information

The truth is out. With all the effort, struggle, hopes, and good intentions that millions of people pour into diet plans each and every day, they don’t work for the majority of people.1

The fact is that most people typically lose weight in the short term, normally 5%-10% of their body weight in the first six months, but end up regaining all the weight within four to five years. Many—as many as 2/3 rds —regain more weight than they lost.1

Then there’s the expense of the programmes, special meals, and your time. Diet programmes can be costly besides being ineffective.

Clearly something (or everything) about dieting by itself on its own is not working. And there’s a good chance that you have had first hand experience with that kind of frustration.

Luckily, we have some good news. Read on.


The LAP-BAND® System Could Fit You.

Although your weight problem may not yet be extreme, in the future, it might be. Look closely at your personal and family history to get an idea of where your weight, your health, and your lifestyle may be in the future. It may be the perfect time to take action and reclaim your health, your confidence, and your control over your life.

The LAP-BAND® System can be an excellent solution for those who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 30 kg/m2 with at least one weight-related condition. If you don’t know your BMI, you can calculate it here.

The LAP-BAND® System is a safe, minimally invasive procedure and gradual weight loss solution to help you keep your weight off over time. Most importantly, for hundreds of thousands of people globally, it’s a proactive solution to lose weight before the onset of more weight-related health conditions. Nine out of 10 patients are satisfied with their results, with 65% reaching their goal weight in year one, and 70% by the second year.2

If you want to take control of your weight, health, and how you live your life, the LAP-BAND® System could be a perfect fit.

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Important LAP-BAND® System Safety Information

Indications: The LAP-BAND AP® Systems is indicated for use in weight reduction for severely obese patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 35 or a BMI of at least 30 with one or more severe comorbid conditions, or those who are 100 pounds or more over their estimated ideal weight according to the 1983 Metropolitan Life Insurance Tables (use the midpoint for medium frame). It is indicated for use only in severely obese patients 14 years and older who have failed more conservative weight-reduction alternatives, such as supervised diet, exercise and behaviour modification programs. Patients who elect to have this surgery must make the commitment to accept significant changes in their eating habits for the rest of their lives. Weight loss associated with the LAP-BAND® System has been shown to improve or lead to remission of type 2 diabetes in patients with BMI greater than or equal to 35.

Contraindications: The LAP-BAND® AP System is not recommended for patients under 14, patients with conditions that may make them poor surgical candidates or increase the risk of poor results (e.g., inflammatory or cardiopulmonary diseases, GI conditions, symptoms or family history of autoimmune disease, cirrhosis), who are unwilling or unable to comply with the required dietary restrictions, who have alcohol or drug addictions, or who currently are or may be pregnant.

Warnings: The LAP-BAND® AP System is a long-term implant. Explant and replacement surgery may be required. Patients who become pregnant or severely ill, or who require more extensive nutrition may require deflation of their bands. Anti-inflammatory agents, such as aspirin, should be used with caution and may contribute to an increased risk of band erosion.

Adverse Events: Placement of the LAP-BAND® AP System is major surgery and, as with any surgery, death can occur. Possible complications include the risks associated with the medications and methods used during surgery, the risks associated with any surgical procedure, and the patient’s ability to tolerate a foreign object implanted in the body. Band slippage, erosion and deflation, reflux, obstruction of the stomach, dilation of the oesophagus, infection, or nausea and vomiting may occur. Reoperation may be required. Rapid weight loss may result in complications that may require additional surgery. Deflation of the band may alleviate excessively rapid weight loss or oesophageal dilation.

Important: For full safety information please contact LapBandEU@ReShapeLifesci.com or talk with your doctor.

Reference:
1. Mann, Tomiyama, Westling, Lew, Samuels, Chatman, 2007, Medicare’s Search for Effective Obesity Treatments: Diets Are Not the Answer; University of California, Los Angeles
2. Robert Michaelson, Diane K. Murphy, Todd M. Gross, and Scott M. Whitcup. LAP-BAND® for Lower BMI: 2-Year Results from the Multicenter Pivotal Study. Obesity (2013) 21:1148–1158.

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