For a future filled with joy
At Lap-Band®, we believe that wellness isn’t just about losing the unwanted pounds; it’s about creating a path to more of the things you love in life.
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1. O’Brien, P.E., Hindle, A., Brennan, L., Skinner, S., Burton, P., Smith, A., Crosthwaite,
G., Brown, W. (2018) Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic
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Procedures and a Sincle-Centre Review of 20-Year Outcomes After Adjustable Gastric
Banding. Obesity Surgery. 29, 3-14. Table 7. DOI: 10.1007/s11695-018-3525-0.
Reasons to choose the Lap-Band®
No matter your “why,” the Lap-Band program is designed to support you in each step of your journey. Hear how the Lap-Band has made a difference for our community members.
Optimizing your health
Find out how Zoey took control of her health with a transformation she’s maintained since 2018! “This Lap-Band did something to me that I can’t describe. It just brought out the best person I could be, the best human I can be.”
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During family planning
After weight-loss surgery, Nicole wanted a safe pregnancy and knew life would drastically change with a new baby. So she was glad to know the Lap-Band® could be adjusted to keep up with all those changes. Now, she’s enjoying a healthy, active lifestyle with her new daughter!
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Coping with comorbidities
Like other Lap-Band® patients, Onnig struggled with weight loss and was concerned about his health and well-being due to multiple health conditions. “I had sleep apnea, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and prediabetes.” But thanks to the Lap-Band, Onnig is down 121 lbs and all of those health issues have been resolved!
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Real people, real stories
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Ronalis
137 lbs lost (since 2010)
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Nicole
180 lbs lost
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Renata
66 lbs lost
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Onnig
121 lbs lost
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Brighton
100 lbs lost
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Zoey
120 lbs lost (since 2018)
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Nina
220 lbs lost (since 2015)
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Fiona
103 lbs lost
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Debra
90 lbs lost
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Jonathon
90 lbs lost
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lap-Band System is adjustable, and it is easier to remove the Lap-Band System than it is to reverse other weight-loss surgeries. The following are its 6 biggest advantages :
- Lap-Band is less invasive
- Lap-Band is adjustable
- Lap-Band can be removed
- Lap-Band may require less hospital time
- Lap-Band recovery may be quicker
- FLEX Tubing can be added to your Lap-Band
A Lap-Band surgery usually takes less than an hour and many patients are able to return home the same day. Some patients stay in the hospital or surgical center for a day
or more afterward*
*Surgical Aid in the Treatment of Obesity, A Decision Guide for Adults
*Surgical Aid in the Treatment of Obesity, A Decision Guide for Adults
Patients usually go home within 2 hours from the surgery. Overnight stays are rarely needed. Normal daily activities can be started within 1 or 2 weeks after the surgery. Lap-Band implants need long term follow-ups, and the patient must be prepared to visit doctors’ office for these appointments.
The amount of weight loss depends on the post-surgical lifestyle changes you make. Lap-Band works as portion contril, feeling fuller faster and slower digestion. Portion control and food choices are very critical to maintain a healthy weight loss. Published data show an average total body weight loss (TBWL) of 17–25%. Specifically, the average 1-year TBWL is 17–24%, though well-managed, high-performing centers demonstrate that a TBWL loss of 20–25% is achievable.*
*https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24035447/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34582100/
*https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24035447/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34582100/
Lap-Band implantation is a safe and minimally invasive procedure. However, it is a major surgery. There may be complications such as gastric strangulation, ischaemia, perforation, or volvulus, band slippage or migration from the original implant site. These can be corrected through band adjustments, or re-surgeries in adverse cases.
To know more about Lap-Band related warnings visit: Lap-band Safety
Lap-Band post-surgery follow-ups for doing adjustments; start from 4 to 6 weeks from the surgery and is repeated every 4 to 6 weeks for the first 12 to 18 months. The frequency of these visits come down from 2nd year onwards, however an OPEN DOOR POLICY is maintained to address issues like lack of weight loss or any other complication related to ingestion and digestion of food.
Important Lap-Band® System Safety Information
The Lap-Band Systems are approved for adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of at least 30 with health conditions related to obesity, who have not seen success with other weight loss methods, like supervised diet, exercise, and behavior modification programs. Choosing this surgery means committing to changes in eating habits for the long term.
The Lap-Band procedure is not approved for individuals under 18 yo, those with conditions that may make them poor surgical candidates or lead to poor results, such as inflammatory or cardiopulmonary diseases, problems with the stomach and digestion, symptoms or family history of autoimmune disease, scarring of the liver, individuals unable or unwilling to follow the necessary dietary restrictions, individuals with alcohol or drug addictions, or those currently pregnant. Individuals who become pregnant after band placement may require deflation of their bands.
The Lap-Band Systems, a long-term tool, may need to be adjusted if you get pregnant, sick, or malnourished. Be careful with anti-inflammatory drugs as they could make the band wear away. Like any surgery, placement of the Lap-Band may have complications such as risks from drugs and methods used, general surgery risks, how well your body handles a foreign object, or in rare cases, risk of death.
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with metabolic and bariatric surgery that you and your doctor should discuss. Potential risks associated with the Lap-Band include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach blockage, constipation, swallowing difficulty, diarrhea, abnormal stools, abdominal pain, weakness, incision pain, infection, fever, hernia, chest pain, band movement, stomach pouch expansion, unusual healing, pain at the port site, port movement, and/or hair loss. Additional surgery might be needed. Losing weight quickly could lead to complications requiring more surgery.
Talk to your doctor, and/or visit our website at www.lapband.com/safety/ for more information on its benefits and risks.
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