5 Signs You May Need LapBand Surgery

 5 Signs You May Need LapBand Surgery

The LapBand procedure is a weight loss surgery that has increased in popularity since is an introduction to the United States in 2001.  So, what is it that sets the LapBand apart from other bariatric procedures?  It has to do with risk and convenience.  With a lower complication and death rate and a shorter recovery period, the LapBand is the preferred choice of treatment for most individuals and healthcare professionals.

If you are overweight, you may be ready to jump on the LapBand bandwagon.  As previously stated, LapBand surgery does have a number of benefits, but it is not right for everyone.  So, how do you know?  Please continue reading on for five signs that the LapBand surgery is something you should closely examine.  In the event, the signs apply to you, schedule a consultation appointment with a LapBand surgeon to determine your eligibility.

1 – If Your Doctor Suggests It

Those who suffer from obesity are likely to schedule more appointments with their primary care physician.  Those suffering from obesity, deal with other health-related complications, including asthma and diabetes.  In most cases, primary care physicians recommend healthy eating and exercise.  In extreme cases of obesity, the LapBand system may be mentioned.

If your primary care physician suggests LapBand surgery, take this suggestion to heart.  Your doctor has your best interests in mind.

2 – If You Are Severely Obese

On average, those suffering from obesity have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more.  This usually translates to 30 pounds overweight.  Although obesity has many risks and complications, LapBand surgeons are selective.  In most cases, simply just being obese isn’t enough to warrant a LapBand procedure.  Instead, most physicians recommend patients have a Body Mass Index (BMI) rating of 40 or more.  This translates into severe and morbid obesity.

If you are 100 pounds overweight or more, LapBand surgery may not only help you lose weight, but it may save your life.

3 – If You Are Unable to Lose Weight

In most cases, LapBand surgery is used as a last resort.  It is considered a relatively safe procedure, but there are always risks involved.  That is why most professionals opt for natural weight loss methods.  Before giving the okay for LapBand, most surgeons want to see proof that their patients have tried to lose weight with diet and exercise.  If not, most will try natural approaches before opting for surgery.

If you have unsuccessfully tried to lose weight with diet and exercise multiple times, weight loss surgery may be your only option.

4 – If Your Health is at Risk

Health will play a huge role in one’s ability to undergo LapBand surgery.  For many, it is a double sword.  LapBand surgery and weight loss can lessen the symptoms of asthma, diabetes, and other obesity-related conditions.  In fact, symptoms may completely disappear.  On that same note, those who are obese due to a medical condition, such as a thyroid problem or pregnancy, are not ideal candidates.  In these instances, a reduced stomach size may not cure a weight problem.

If you suffer from obesity-related health problems, consider surgery.  Not only will you lose weight, but your overall health and wellbeing will improve.  You may feel as if you got a new lease on life with the LapBand surgery.

5 – If You Cannot Complete Daily Activities

Despite being obese, some men and women are able to lead normal and happy lives.  This is often the case with slight obesity.  On the other hand, there are those who cannot do daily activities or needed tasks.  Those who find it impossible to play with their children, walk up a flight of stairs, or leave the house, are at a serious and dangerous stage.  This is the point where LapBand surgery and other extreme methods of weight loss should be examined.

If your obesity restricts your ability to go about your day, now is the time to consider the LapBand system.

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5 Easy Ways To Make Money On eBay

As the editor of the UK Auctionline Newsletter, I receive a great number of e-mails from subscribers. Frequently the question they ask is, Please tell me an easy way to make money on eBay. I suppose the answer to this question really revolves around how you define the term easy.

It is my belief that there is no easier way to make money on the Internet than by selling items through eBay. What could be simpler, a straight forward 5 step process.

1. Get something to sell.
2. Photograph it, and write a description.
3. Upload your listing to eBay.
4. Collect your money.
5. Dispatch the item.

What could be simpler than that?

But I suspect what people are really asking is how can I easily get products to sell. From my experience, this is what both newcomers and some experienced eBayers find difficult. So in this article, I just want to highlight 5 very simple ways that you can get products to sell without even leaving your computer. This I hope will be easy enough for everyone.

1. What, no photograph?
It is my belief that there is hardly an item listed on eBay or any of the other online auctions that do not benefit from having a photograph or image included in the listing. In fact, most items that are listed without a photograph that actually sell tend to fetch 20% less than those with. In some categories, the figures are even higher. For instance, clothing items offered without a photograph average a 78% lower selling price than those with. So it would seem to be pretty easy to browse eBay looking for these photo-less items, buying them and then relisting with a photograph. Money for old rope really.

2. Finding the poorly listed item.
There are many reasons why someone's listing fails to attract any worthwhile bids. Bad title, short or poor description, the wrong category, poor spelling and so on. You can find these by browsing around the auction site, but I would suggest an easier method.

Select the categories that you are interested in and look down the search feature for items finishing within the next hour. Here is where you will find the bargains that have failed to attract any bids for the reasons we have mentioned.

3. Unsocial hours
In any book about eBay, you will find tips on when is the best time for auctions to finish. The most suggested times for most items are Sunday afternoon and evenings and Wednesday evenings. Some experts suggest that for business-related items Monday or Tuesday during office hours are best. If you accept that there are times when you will get increased bids for your items there must also be times when if your auction ends you will not do so well. I would think if you have an auction that finishes between say 5 am and 8 am on a Monday morning you will not have too many people lurking to place last minute bids to push the price up. Again buy and relist with your auction set to finish at a more sociable time and you could easily make a 20% or more profit for very little effort.

4. Buy Collections
One of the easiest ways to make money on eBay is to cash in on other peoples laziness. If someone has said a collection of 10 china dogs, it is a fact that if they put all ten in one listing as a collection they will get less than if they had listed each item separately. But it is amazing how many sellers cannot be bothered to do this. I have in the past bought such a collection and actually made more from one of the items than I had paid for the whole collection.

5. Other online auctions.
Over 95% of all online auction sales are on eBay. They have the largest number of registered buyers and items listed for sale. For this reason, items offered for sale on eBay get the best prices. So why not search around some of the smaller online auctions, because in many cases items listed with them will not attract such a good price as could be achieved on eBay. Then all you have to do is buy from them and relist on eBay.

So there are 5 easy ideas for you to consider. Why not give some or all of them a try.

Thanks for reading!!