Gastric Band (Lap-Band) Overview?

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB) or simply Lap-Band is a bariatric surgery option that helps with weight loss. A gastric band is placed on the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch to hold food. The restriction reduces the amount of food that can be eaten in a single meal and produces a feeling of fullness that lasts between meals.

Who is a Candidate for the Gastric Band (Lap-Band)?

The Lap-Band or Gastric Band is a great option for patients who are obese (BMI > 30). The procedure can help obese patients with (or help prevent) diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides, obstructive sleep apnea, and heart disease or stroke.

Gastric Band (Lap-Band) – Cost

The cost not only includes the price of the product but more importantly, the skill and expertise of the specialist or healthcare professional that is doing the procedure. Look for someone who is licensed and trained and has experience treating patients using the gastric lap-band procedure. For more pricing details, special offers and financing options visit our pricing page.

Gastric Band (Lap-Band) – Expected Results

As with any other weight loss procedure, behavior modification and dietary compliance are the key players in determining the long-term success of the procedure, it comes down to how committed the patient is to losing the extra weight.

Gastric Band (Lap-Band) – Associated Risk

Lap-Band has one of the lowest peri-operative risks amongst laparoscopic weight loss operations. However, some risks involved include bleeding (< 1%), band system leak (rare), prolapse, cuff erosion, esophageal dilation, and eventual explanation (> 25%).

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