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Radiation Safety while under Fluoroscopy

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Banding Centers of America uses Scatter-Ban® radiation barrier, a patented[1] accessory that’s been proven to offer clinically significant reductions (up to 99%)[2] in harmful scatter radiation exposure Data documenting this dramatic result has been scientifically demonstrated and is attached for your review.

We use the additional protection[3] of this clinically proven accessory for every procedure.

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Image Guided Adjustment (aka Flouroscopy)

Image Guided Lap Band Adjustment

Fluoroscopy (a type of X-ray) is used to guide the adjustment process visually. The fluoroscopy is painless and the amount of radiation exposure to the patient is minimal (not dangerous). It is especially helpful to place the access needle into the adjustment port in difficult circumstances.

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Pregnancy Waiver Prior to Adjustment

All women of reproductive age are required to sign a waiver stating that they are not pregnant, or that they have had an opportunity to ask questions to their physician and are aware of any side effects that can occur if they are pregnant.

Food Guidelines Post Band Adjustment

After your lap band adjustment it is important to change what foods you eat and how you eat them. These hints will help you adapt to a healthy diet by providing all the nutrients. you'll need to maximize your weight loss goals.

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Unintentional Over Adjustment

Lap Band Too tight

The volume of adjustment tolerated during the adjustment visit is simply too high to allow reasonable diet to pass through.
Treatment: Fluid removal to allow food to pass

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