To get the ball rolling on the Lap Band procedure, a patient will begin with a consultation and go over how Lap Band surgery will help them to lose weight.
Once given the go-ahead for Lap Band surgery, a patient will be placed under general anesthesia and likely spend less than an hour in the procedure.
Lap Band Gives Sense of Fullness
During lap band weight loss surgery a smaller stomach pouch is formed in the upper portion of the stomach. Normally, this pouch will only hold approximately Ŋ to 1 ounce of food. This pouch joins the rest of the stomach through an outlet called a stoma.
The person who has had Lap Band surgery will not feel the need to eat when their upper stomach is full and they will be able to control their weight gain and of course decrease their weight.
The Lap Band procedure in essence will allow for individuals to eat smaller meals during the day, yet obtain the required nutrients that they need instead of continuing to go back for seconds and thirds, meaning more weight gain.
Lap Band Can Adjust
One of the many advantages to the Lap Band procedure is that the band is adjustable by having a short office visit. Having the band adjusted at a later time in the doctor's office allows the individual to deflate or inflate the band as needed for them to be able to control the amount of food that they consume.
When a patient needs to have the Lap Band adjusted, it can be done through a simple procedure where a saline solution is inserted into the Lap Band itself. The surgeon does this by easily inserting a saline-filled needle into the skin and then into the reservoir portion of the Lap Band. This adjustment can be performed for women who are seeking to become pregnant or individuals who wish to lose additional weight.
Each individual who has Lap Band surgery must remember that there is no guarantee of weight loss and they must follow dietary recommendations and follow up as instructed. Being active and exercise will also assist the individual in their weight loss goals.
For more information about Lap Band, call 1-800-953-5000.
