Lap Band Surgery in the News & Media

The Lap Band procedure is becoming increasingly popular and has recently attracted considerable media attention. Coverage has been very positive and has extended into much of the prominent national mainstream media including television programmes such as '60 Minutes'.

Here's a selection of recent newspaper articles, click on any of them to read the complete article.

Diet and Exercise alone will not stem obesity

Sydney Morning Herald discuss weight loss benefits via various methods including Gastric Banding an Allied Health Practitioners. 2 October 2011

Bariatric Surgery recommended for Obese patients with Type II diabetes (United States based)

Bariatric surgery is an appropriate treatment for people with type 2 diabetes who are obese the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) announced today. Medscape, 29 March 2011

Lap-Band Surgery Saved my Life

Artie from this seasons My Restaurant Rules speaks about his gastric banding experience. New Idea, 7 March 2011

‘Weighting game’ over for obese adults with FDA expansion of gastric band use

Allergan's Press release on 18 February 2011 discussing the change in acceptable BMI for the Lap Band System to 30 with co-morbidity or 35 without co-morbitiy. Further information on the effect of this is available here on our website.

My Whole Body has Transformed
Good Health magazine September 2010 issue
Sabina Piljek discusses the positive effect of lap band surgery on her high blood pressure, energy levels, confidence and happiness after losing 37kgs.

John's life easier to stomach in the long run
John Laylock's story of complete lifestyle change after having gastric band surgery.
MEDIA MONITORS, 5.12.07

Obesity still nation's big growth industry
How growing obesity figures are being addressed with Lap Band surgery.
The Sunday Mail, 15.07.03

Weight off Kel's mind and body
The Gold Coast Sun, 13.05.04

Band quick to fix obesity
Article on the benefits of Lap Band surgery and Lisa Fennel's weight loss surgery sucess story.
The Gold Coast Sun, 10.07.02

Life-changing decision
Dominic Fisher's weight loss success after Lap Band surgery.
The Gold Coast Sun, 15.07.03

Surgery weighs in as a solution to obesity
An article about the National Health & Medical Research Council's fight to have weight loss surgery recognised as an effective treatment for morbid obesity by NSW health authorities.
The Sydney Morning Herald, 31.07.03

Life-changing surgery
Peta Broadhurst's story of life changing weight loss after Lap Band surgery.
The Gold Coast Sun, 11.02.04