The decision of have surgery is not to be taken lightly, and before your procedure you need as much information as possible. This section gives you specific medical details about how the LAP-BAND^® Adjustable Gastric Banding System is performed surgically, and answers to the questions that patients, just like you, ask frequently. There's also an informational video for you to watch that will show you exactly how the LAP-BAND^® System works.

Procedure Description

Get details on the surgical procedure, watch a short video that will help you understand what happens during the LAP-BAND^® System surgery and beyond, and download a patient booklet. Also, learn about an interactive patient education program you can watch in your surgeon's office or at your leisure.

Surgery FAQs

Read some of the frequently asked questions and answers that address the specifics you may be wondering about.