Lap Band Surgery
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Since there is no cutting, stapling or intestinal rerouting involved, lap band surgery
is considered the least traumatic of all
weight loss operations. The laparoscopic
approach to surgery generally means less post-operative pain and quicker recovery.
Like a belt, the Lap Band is fastened around the stomach creating a very small stomach
pouch above the band. As a result, you experience an earlier sensation of "fullness"
and are satisfied with smaller amounts of food.
Because the lap band is adjustable, it can work with your individual needs. For
example, pregnant patients can remove fluid from their band to allow for adequate
nutrition, and patients who aren't experiencing significant weight loss can have
their bands tightened.
The
Lap band surgery is the only procedure available in the U. S. that is adjustable and completely
reversible. By reducing the capacity of the stomach, the lap band restricts the amount
of food that can be consumed.
Lap Band Surgery Risks: Infection, erosion, slip, damage to stomach while placing band, mortality
0.2%
See a direct comparison of Lap Band Surgery and
Gastric Bypass Surgery.
Lap Band Surgery Facts: In patients having lap band surgery at our clinic,
weight loss ranges from 30%-95% of excess weight loss at one year. Most of our lap band
patients have their surgery as outpatients, and return to full activities in 7-10
days.