Lap Band surgery has proven to be the answer to many people's weight loss challenges worldwide.
The Lap Band is a restrictive procedure that received the support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nearly a decade ago. The procedure has been widely used in Europe and Australia since 1993, giving individuals an opportunity to regain control of their weight battle.
Lap Band Procedure
The Lap Band is secured around the upper stomach to create a new, small stomach pouch. The band is tied to an access port beneath the skin surface by thin, kink-resistant silicone tubing. The port gives access to the surgeon to adjust the size of the Lap Band system to satisfy individual patient weight loss needs by increasing or decreasing saline to inflate or deflate the band. This part of the procedure impacts the amount and consumption rate of food.
The intended target of weight loss is from one to three pounds a week. Adjustments to the band, which are performed during simple outpatient visits, are decided by the patient's weight loss, the amount of food that can be comfortably eaten, and other matters involving the patient's health. The end result is that patients feel an earlier sensation of fullness and are very satisfied with less amounts of food.
Lap Band Tackles Health Issues
People who are battling their weight often find themselves in a battle with other health-related issues.
When people have too much weight on their body, they can also likely be battling with sleep apnea, hypertension, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other conditions.
The Lap Band procedure can be done in less than an hour, send a patient home the same day as surgery, and provide a quicker recovery period compared to similar surgeries.
Among the other advantages to the Lap Band procedure is that it does not involved cutting or stapling, nor does it require the need to bypass parts of the stomach or intestines.
To be considered for Lap Band surgery, patients should be at least 60 pounds overweight. The best tool to determine an individual's eligibility for Lap Band surgery is their Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI is a calculation that goes by one's height and weight. Lap Band surgery is usually a go for patients with a BMI of 30-65.
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.
For more information about Lap Band, call 1-800-953-5000.
