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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G., Brown, W. (2018) Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic
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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.”
Actual patient. The views and opinions expressed here are patient’s own. Patients’ experiences and results may vary. As with any surgery, this procedure has possible risks and complications, including but not limited to infection, nausea, band slippage, and obstruction.
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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!
Actual patient. The views and opinions expressed here are patient’s own. Patients’ experiences and results may vary. As with any surgery, this procedure has possible risks and complications, including but not limited to infection, nausea, band slippage, and obstruction.
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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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When it comes to your health, you deserve to make informed, empowered choices. Find out if ReShape Lap-Band® is the right fit for your weight loss journey.
Important Lap-Band® System Safety Information
The ReShape 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 ReShape 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.