How do members experience Lap-Band?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Obesity 9 4
Weight loss 8 5

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal cramps 1
Choking on food 1
Coughing while eating 1
Pain 1
Post-surgical pain 1
Stomach pain 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 0
Mild 2
None 4

Member evaluations

browneyesgirl_2000

evaluated on May 30, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for obesity: Moderate
  • Side effects: None