摘要:
The present invention includes a source reservoir with potential energy for a system for facilitating obesity control. The system includes a remote transmitter, a gastric band including at least one inflatable portion for containing a fluid, at least one reservoir for containing the fluid, and a high precision pump unit in communication with the reservoir for controlling pressure within the inflatable portion.
摘要:
The present invention includes a source reservoir with potential energy for a system for facilitating obesity control. The system includes a remote transmitter, a gastric band including at least one inflatable portion for containing a fluid, at least one reservoir for containing the fluid, and a high precision pump unit in communication with the reservoir for controlling pressure within the inflatable portion.
摘要:
A self-adjusting gastric band applies a substantially constant force to a patient's fundus in order to facilitate weight control. The self-adjusting gastric band is capable of automatically relaxing and contracting in response to changes in the patient's fundus or in response to a large bolus passing through the patient's fundus that is constricted by the gastric band. The self-adjusting gastric band is automatically adjustable without hydraulic fluid and without external physician intervention. The self-adjusting gastric band comprises a movable member and a biasing mechanism coupled to the movable member to facilitate applying the substantially constant force against the fundus as the fundus changes size, shape and/or position.
摘要:
Methods and kits for predicting weight loss success are provided. The methods generally include the steps of selecting a patient or other person undergoing or considering undergoing a weight loss therapy, obtaining a measurement of one or more hormone responses of the person to caloric intake, and subsequently predicting success of a weight loss therapy based on the hormone response.
摘要:
Methods and devices are provided for adjusting a gastric band to obtain a predetermined optimal expression of hormones. These hormones may be used to control appetite, metabolism and other weight control mechanisms. Ultimately, weight-loss efficacy is desired by tightening or loosening the gastric band based on hormone response.