Lap Band surgery can be the difference between successful weight loss and trying programs that over time do not work for many individuals.
Laparoscopic surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery (MIS), band aid surgery, keyhole surgery is a modern surgical procedure where operations in the abdomen are performed through small incisions (usually 0.5-1.5cm) as compared to larger incisions needed in traditional surgical procedures.
Laparoscopic surgery includes operations within the abdominal or pelvic cavities, whereas keyhole surgery performed on the thoracic or chest cavity is known as thoracoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery are members of the broader field of endoscopy.
The key element in laparoscopic surgery is the use of a laparoscope. There are two types: a telescopic rod lens system, that is most often joined to a video camera (single chip or three chip) or a digital laparoscope where the charge-coupled device is situated at the end of the laparoscope, removing the need for the rod lens system.
With the use of a laparoscope, a surgeon is able to perform Lap Band surgery in usually no more than an hour. The goal of Lap Band surgery is to simply make the stomach situated so that it feels more fulfilled when eating, thus allowing an individual to lose weight.
When a patient undergoes Lap Band Laparoscopic surgery, a small, inflatable band is placed around the stomach. This band is adjustable, allowing for a patient to visit his or her doctor in the weeks and months following the surgery for proper adjustments.
Along with restricting the amount of food an individual can consume, Lap Band surgery slows the emptying of food coming from the person's stomach.
Lap Band Results
Once a patient has successfully completed the Lap Band procedure, they are likely to go home the same day and return to work in a few days.
Patients will be restricted to a liquid diet at first, but then are allowed to eat softer foods before returning to more of a normal diet.
On average, patients who undergo Lap Band Surgery generally see about a 60 percent loss of excess weight.
As with all procedures, patients have to adhere to the post-surgery instructions given to them by their doctors.
In the case of Lap Band surgery, patients will need to follow a proper diet and make sure that they do some physical activity in order to keep weight off.
Given the procedure and proper patient activity, many who have undergone Lap Band surgery will see the proper results within weeks of their surgery. Long-term results are soon to follow, given that the patient adheres to their doctor's instructions.
Are you one of those people who want to do something about their weight problem, but have not yet taken the initiative to do it? If so, give TopSurgeons a call today for a consultation and to learn more about Lap Band surgery.
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