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    The Lap-Band

    Safest and Reversible

    During the Lap-Band Procedure, a Gastric Band is placed around your stomach in the course of a minimally invasive, outpatient laparoscopic surgery. The band limits the amount of food you can eat to help you feel full sooner and longer. The Lap-Band is both removable and adjustable—when your needs change, it changes. Even if you are considering other bariatric surgeries, start with Lap-Band.

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    Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Partial Stomach “Amputation”

    Sleeve Gastrectomy removes 80% of the stomach,1 and what’s left behind is roughly the size of a banana. This helps patients lose weight by limiting the capacity of their stomachs; however, this bariatric surgery is irreversible and involves cutting and stapling of the stomach.2 Patients who undergo sleeve gastrectomy are at risk for malnutrition and require long-term supplements and vitamins to avoid possible deficiencies.

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    Gastric Bypass

    Cuts and Re-routes Organs

    Gastric bypass is a restrictive procedure that limits the capacity of your stomach and alters the way nutrients are absorbed. It not only reduces the size of your stomach, but it also reroutes your small intestines and digestive tract. Hundreds of staples are used in this procedure.3 Patients who undergo gastric bypass are at risk for malnutrition and require long-term supplements and vitamins to avoid possible deficiencies.

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    The Lap-Band

    Safest and Reversible

    During the Lap-Band Procedure, a Gastric Band is placed around your stomach in the course of a minimally invasive, outpatient laparoscopic surgery. The band limits the amount of food you can eat to help you feel full sooner and longer. The Lap-Band is both removable and adjustable—when your needs change, it changes. Even if you are considering other bariatric surgeries, start with Lap-Band.

    Watch Procedure
    gastric sleeve illustration

    Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Partial Stomach “Amputation”

    Sleeve Gastrectomy removes 80% of the stomach,1 and what’s left behind is roughly the size of a banana. This helps patients lose weight by limiting the capacity of their stomachs; however, this bariatric surgery is irreversible and involves cutting and stapling of the stomach.2 Patients who undergo sleeve gastrectomy are at risk for malnutrition and require long-term supplements and vitamins to avoid possible deficiencies.

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    gastric bypass illustration

    Gastric Bypass

    Cuts and Re-routes Organs

    Gastric bypass is a restrictive procedure that limits the capacity of your stomach and alters the way nutrients are absorbed. It not only reduces the size of your stomach, but it also reroutes your small intestines and digestive tract. Hundreds of staples are used in this procedure.3 Patients who undergo gastric bypass are at risk for malnutrition and require long-term supplements and vitamins to avoid possible deficiencies.

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    A Smarter Approach

    Lap-Band offers a smarter approach to weight loss because it adjusts to your changing life needs, does not require that you restrict food choices, and delivers significant results in one year.

    • You Change, Lap-Band Changes with You:

      The Lap-Band is adjustable—it is designed to change with your changing needs. This means that if your weight-loss goals shift or you have a major life event like pregnancy, the Lap-Band can adjust without interrupting your life.

    • Enjoy the Foods You Love and Ditch the Supplements:

      The Lap-Band does not restrict food choice. Unlike other bariatric surgeries that rely on partial “amputation” and permanent alterations that require you to limit the kinds of foods you eat, the Lap-Band Program gives you the path to enjoying the foods you love through portion control and healthy eating habits. You avoid the costly supplements and have the freedom of choice.

    • Significant Results in Just One Year:

      Lap-Band Patients lose an average of 65% of their excess weight in the first year and 70% in the second year.4 The Lap-Band Procedure has been performed over 1,000,000 times since 1993, and it is backed by over 25 years of clinical evidence.5

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    Lasting Benefits

    On average, patients kept off 60% of their excess body weight after 5 years of having the Lap-Band.6

    This success is supported by experts who will provide you with the utmost care and help you explore the ongoing benefits of the Lap-Band Program. They stay with you from your procedure through your weight-loss journey. They will also help you sustain a healthy and well-balanced diet while exercising regularly. You will receive the tools and techniques that will help you live a long-term healthy lifestyle, while the Gastric Band helps reduce your hunger urges.

    The result: benefits beyond weight loss including improvements in serious weight-related medical conditions such as diabetes and asthma.7-9

Gastric Bypass

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Sleeve Gastrectomy

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The Weight-Loss
Solution For You.

The Lap-Band® Program includes customized counseling, coaching, and nutritional education, to help support the lifestyle changes you need to keep the weight off over time. The Lap-Band is the only FDA approved laparoscopic weight-loss device commercially available in the United States. It is endorsed by leading surgeons, covered by most insurance companies and backed by over 25 years of clinical evidence.

Significant Results
in 1 Year

The Lap-Band® Program is proven to provide an average of 46% excess weight-loss at 1 year10. It’s an effective way to lose weight gradually and keep it off long-term.

Does Not Alter Anatomy

A minimally-invasive procedure places the band around your stomach to reduce the amount of food that you can eat at one time. No amputation of the stomach is required.

Life-Changing Transformations

On average, patients kept off 60% of their excess body weight after five years of having the Lap-Band®.11

Renewed Health

Weight-loss following the Lap-Band® Procedure has been shown to improve or resolve serious weight-related medical conditions, such as diabetes and asthma7-9,12.

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Effective. Long-term, sustainable weight-loss recognizes that your life and circumstances will change over time. Because your band can be tightened or loosened as your body or your physical needs change, the Lap-Band® Program helps provide sustainable weight-loss over the long term. On average, patients have kept off 60% of their excess body weight after 5 years.11
Adjustable. Other bariatric procedures partially amputate large portions of your anatomy in an effort to provide a one-size-fits-all solution to individual circumstances. The Lap-Band Program is the only bariatric option that can be customized for your life, today and tomorrow.
Safe. The Lap-Band Program does not amputate any part of the gastrointestinal anatomy in a laparoscopic procedure that allows most patients to be home on the same day. Patients also find the procedure helps improve or resolve serious weight-related medical conditions, like diabetes or asthma.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take for me to see results?
The Lap-Band® is proven to provide an average of 46% excess weight lost at 1 year10. It's an effective way to lose weight gradually and keep it off long-term.
How invasive is the surgery?
A minimally-invasive procedure places the band around your stomach to help limit food intake and promote your feeling of fullness. No amputation of the stomach is required.
How long lasting is the weight loss?
On average, patients kept off 60% of their excess body weight after five years of having the LAP-BAND®.11

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Important Lap-Band® System Safety Information

The Lap-Band System is indicated for weight reduction for patients with obesity, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 40 kg/m2 or a BMI of at least 30 kg/m2 with one or more obesity-related comorbid conditions. It is indicated for use only in adult patients who have failed more conservative weight reduction alternatives, such as supervised diet, exercise and behavior modification programs. Patients who elect to have this surgery must make the commitment to accept significant changes in their eating habits for the rest of their lives.

The Lap-Band System is not recommended for non-adult patients (patients under 18 years of age), patients with conditions that may make them poor surgical candidates or increase the risk of poor results, who are unwilling or unable to comply with the required dietary restrictions, or who currently are or may be pregnant.

The Lap-Band System is a long-term implant. Explant and replacement surgery may be required. Patients who become pregnant or severely ill, or who require more extensive nutrition may require deflation of their bands. Anti-inflammatory agents, such as aspirin, should be used with caution and may contribute to an increased risk of band erosion.

Placement of the Lap-Band System is major surgery and, as with any surgery, death can occur. Possible complications include the risks associated with the medications and methods used during surgery, the risks associated with any surgical procedure, and the patient’s ability to tolerate a foreign object implanted in the body. Most common related adverse events include: Band slippage, pouch dilation, stoma obstruction, gastroesophageal reflux, esophageal dilation, cholelithiasis, incisional infection, abdominal pain, gastroenteritis, or nausea and vomiting may occur. Reoperation may be required. Rapid weight loss may result in complications that may require additional surgery. Deflation of the band may alleviate excessively rapid weight loss or esophageal dilation.

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References
  • ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Procedures: Sleeve Gastrectomy. https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-procedures#sleeve
  • Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy | MedlinePlus [Online]. Available: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007435.htm. [Accessed: December 13, 2016].
  • Gastric Bypass Surgery | MedlinePlus [Online]. Available: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007199.htm. [Accessed: December 13, 2016].
  • Robert Michaelson, Diane K. Murphy, Todd M. Gross, and Scott M. Whitcup. LAP-BAND® for Lower BMI: 2-Year Results from the Multicenter Pivotal Study. Obesity (2013) 21:1148–1158.
  • Data on file. ReShape Lifesciences Inc.
  • Ray James, Ray Shahla. Safety, efficacy, and durability of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in a single surgeon U.S. community practice. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases.
  • Dixon John, Chapman Leon, O’Brien Paul. Marked Improvement in Asthma After Lap-Band Surgery for Morbid Obesity. Obesity Surgery. 1999.
  • Dixon John, O’Brien Paul. Health Outcomes of Severely Obese Type 2 Diabetic Subjects 1 Year After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Diabetes Care, Volume 25, Number 2. February 2002.
  • Dixon John, Schachter Linda, O’Brien Paul. Sleep Disturbances and Obesity: Change Following Surgically Induced Weight Loss. Arch Intern Med/Vol 161. Jan 8, 2001.
  • O'Brien, Annemarie Hindle, Leah Brennan, Stewart Skinner, Paul Burton, et al. "Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Weight Loss at 10 or More Years for All Bariatric Procedures and a Single-Centre Review of 20-Year Outcomes After Adjustable Gastric Banding." Obesity Surgery. The Journal of Metabolic Surgery and Allied Care. Published online: 06 October 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-018-3525-0
  • Ray James, Ray Shahla. Safety, efficacy, and durability of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in a single surgeon U.S. community practice. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases.
  • Dixon John, O’Brien Paul. Gastroesophageal Reflux in Obesity: The Effect of LAP-BAND® Placement. Obesity Surgery: 1999.

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