The LapBAND is reversible; the VSG is not. Unfortunately this turns out not to be much of an advantage of the LapBAND, as the only reason to remove a LapBAND is for complications. If you have questions that have not been answered by this FAQ, please send them to me and I will try to answer them for you.

The main disadvantage is that we don't have long-term data to document that weight loss will be maintained. The sleeve may stretch out, resulting in weight regain. Another disadvantage is that the operation is not reversible, in that part of the stomach is removed and thrown away. It can never be replaced. (On the other hand, there should be no reason to want to put it back). See similar questions...

No. Our cast limestone is made using real limestone and is similar to the weight of natural stone. This should be taken into consideration when ordering and planning off loading of your mantel. See similar questions...

It is not recommended to install tile over gypsum products. The moisture in the setting materials has a tendency to deteriorate the gypsum cement. See similar questions...

No, tile installation is not recommended over gypsum products. The moisture in the setting materials will deteriorate the gypsum cement. See similar questions...

Sandstone is considered to have more aesthetic appeal by some residents. Sandstone is a natural material and concrete is manmade, so some people have preferences for one or the other. Sandstone is at least twice the price of concrete and can be very slippery when wet. Concrete tends to be safer as it has a coarser texture and gives more traction in wet, snowy or icy conditions. Both are similar in terms of wear and tear. See similar questions...

Lifetime Effort. The implementation of a "living trust" is likely to be more time consuming and far more tedious than would be the case with only a will. The single most common defect in the implementation of a "living trust", where the goal is to avoid probate, is the failure to transfer ownership and title of assets into the name of the trustee. See similar questions...

Concrete is a commonly requested material. To be honest, we don't know much about gluing to concrete. You could check with some building sites. Cement is the adhesive that holds concrete together. It will take some research on our part but we are thinking about doing concrete. A very cool and specialized glue! It does its job then you can roll it into ball and ... well, have a ball with it. The glue that is used for "tip ins" (magazine jargon) is referred to as a Peel and Stick glue. See similar questions...

Its possible to achieve pervious concrete compressive strengths of 3000 to 4000 psi and flexural strengths of 500 to 600 psi, which are on par with conventional concrete. With the use of admixtures, todays pervious concrete mixes can be made with less water, which improves strength and durability. Also, better placement methods have resulted in tighter pavements that maintain point-to-point contact of all the aggregates while providing the necessary void content. See similar questions...

Tennis elbow is a big concern when you discuss lightweight rackets. Light, stiff and head-heavy racquets are bad for tennis elbow, so you should steer clear of them. A heavy racket with a light head is best for avoiding tennis elbow while maximizing performance. A light racket with a heavy head gives the opposite effect. Sum it up this way: Here is another way to look at it. See similar questions...

Minimally invasive spine surgery holds significant promise, in terms of less pain and more rapid recovery. However, it is important to keep in mind that this is relatively new technology, and all new techniques are associated with some degree of uncertainty. Furthermore, certain minimally invasive techniques are highly technical and require significant training, and in cases where there is a lack of training, complications may occur. See similar questions...

Concrete is one of the most inert building materials in use today. It does not rot, burn or rust, providing durability that significantly outlasts many other building materials including wood and steel. The cement industry utilizes industrial byproducts like fly ash and consumes less energy than its competitors. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. cement production accounts for 0.33 percent of energy consumption—lower production levels than steel production at 1. See similar questions...

Better. Interlocking pavers are rated four times stronger than poured concrete. Because of their unique design and installation, they resist shifting, buckling and shrinking, optimizing surface performance and appearance. Paving Stones won't even fade under the harsh sun. Unlike asphalt, they are maintenance-free without the need for messy sealers. Save time & money season after season. See similar questions...

Cambridge Pavingstones stand up to whatever Mother Nature deals out - snow, ice & floods. Cambridge Pavingstones won't even fade under summer's harsh sun. Unlike asphalt, they are maintenance-free without the need for messy sealers. Save time & money season after season. Did you know...? Interlocking pavingstones are an engineered pavement system and are used at airports, taxiways, container ports, industrial and corporate campuses as well as on streets for urban renewal projects. See similar questions...

It could cost more to adapt a design than to begin from scratch for a small (or large) school, specific or unique programs, or special site restrictions. See similar questions...

If you're considering replacing your traditional telephone service with VoIP, there are some possible differences: Some VoIP services don't work during power outages and the service provider may not offer backup power. Not all VoIP services connect directly to emergency services through 9-1-1. For additional information, see www.voip911.gov. See similar questions...

Electric power systems are heavier for a given power output. This means that planes must be built lighter, which may be more challenging (especially for the beginner). That's really the only significant disadvantage. The big advantages are that electrics are quiet and clean. See similar questions...

For a passenger vehicle driveway and footpath a Grade 20 (20 MPa) concrete is usually used. For a more heavy duty application eg truck driveway a Grade 25 (25 MPa) concrete should be used. The following indicates the quantity required of each material to make up to one cubic metre of Grade 20 or Grade 25 concrete. This is a guide only. Less water may be required due to inherent dampness of materials particularly sand. See similar questions...

High performance MDs are designed for 130,000 psi stress at a rated torque. This provides a safety factor of 2 relative to yield strength and a 1.3 safety factor for fatigue. Prototypes have been tested to well over 1 million load cycles at torques which produce 130,000 to 150,000 psi. Sprags are designed to operate at over 250,000 psi contact stress at rated torque. MDs convert 96% of stress to torque, 25% to axial force. Sprags convert 10% of stress to torque, 99% to radial force. See similar questions...