LAP-BAND For people who are at least 30 pounds overweight, their BMI is more than 30, and have one or more obesity related comorbid health conditions, LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding system is the only banding system approved by FDA for them. This means that for these patients, and for patients who are at least 100 pounds over their ideal weight, LAP-BAND may be able to give them the long term results they want.
LAP-BAND is the original alternative to gastric banding system. It has the technology, experience, and a history of proven success to help patients achieve their long term weight loss goals. LAP-BAND has been proven to result in significant weight loss in a consistent and steady manner while patients can maintain their weight loss over time.
LAP-BAND system has been proven to help achieve steady and healthy weight loss. It has also been proven to help keep the weight off for a longer time when compared to nonsurgical weight loss treatments. It is also proven to be safer than gastric bypass surgery, but just as effective. LAP-BAND procedure has fewer risks and the patients can enjoy a generally faster recovery time. Patients can usually go back to their normal activities in about one week’s time after the surgery.
The technology behind LAPBAND Adjustable Gastric Banding system decreases the amount of food that can be held by stomach at one time. This helps patients to not only gradually lose weight, but keep it off as well. Without cutting or stapling, LAP BAND reduces the capacity of the stomach and limits the amount of food that can be consumed at one time. Patients feel that they are full faster and also feel full for a longer time and end up eating less food.
During the procedure, which is a laparoscopic surgery in most cases, the system is placed like a belt around the upper part of the stomach. It is then connected to an access port secured beneath the skin of the abdomen. After 4 to 6 weeks, the system can be adjusted through this port to help maintain optimal weight loss.
