Article on new Lap-Band® Advanced Platform (AP) band from AllerganThis is a discussion on Article on new Lap-Band® Advanced Platform (AP) band from Allergan within the General Lap-Band® Surgery Discussion forums, part of the Main Lap-Band® Surgery Forums category; Interesting article on the new Allergan lap-band® advanced platform (AP) from the Bariatric Times:
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07-11-2007, 02:41 PM
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absolutely fascinating.
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07-11-2007, 04:27 PM
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Good read - thanks! :thumb:
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07-11-2007, 05:50 PM
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Interesting. Thanks!
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07-11-2007, 05:52 PM
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I am expecting to have a small AP "installed" on Friday.
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07-11-2007, 11:20 PM
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Thank you for posting the article.
Very good information. I can't wait to see which band I was given when I go on Thursday!
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07-12-2007, 01:20 PM
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I just got this from another thread, but I thought I'd post it here.
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Here's a link to a thread about it on Dr. C's forum: Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: View topic - New AP band
and a pic thread: Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: View topic - pic of new AP band
Basically, weight loss may be faster and a few other benefits to the new band as well.
I'd love to hear how anyone with this band has done with it.
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07-17-2007, 06:29 PM
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Allergan sent me this information on the new band - PDF attached. | |
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12-03-2007, 04:39 PM
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Oh thank you for posting this! I got the AP band on Sept. 11th and So excited to find this part of the forum. I found the link to your posts by googling Advanced Platform LAP-BAND® - even tho I am on the board I didn't know about this section.
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12-03-2007, 04:57 PM
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Thanks for the info. My Dr. said I will more than likely need the AP Large because of my high BMI. I hope it doesn't affect how much weight I lose.
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12-03-2007, 05:21 PM
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I had a 39 BMI and got a AP Large. I am not sure why they choose large and small. I will have to ask. I have great restriction and started at 220ish. So I don't think the large will be a bad thing. | |
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