Information
about
the
Lap
Band
Surgical
Procedure
The
Lap Band Surgery procedure can help obese patients lose up to 90 percent of their
excess body weight when diet and exercise don't help you to lose some of those
unwanted pounds. Less invasive than gastric bypass surgery and fewer operative
complications, this procedure is quickly becoming the most preferred weight loss
surgical procedure. If you are more than 100 pounds over your normal body
weight, have a BMI of 40 or more, tried
numerous diets and exercise routines. yet still find yourself unable to lose the
extra pounds, then the Lap Band procedure may be right for you.
Benefits of the procedure
Lap Band surgery is most appropriate for
people who are suffering from health problems that are caused by
morbid obesity. After
receiving Lap Band surgery, nearly 80 percent of patients with hypertension no longer
need to take their medication. Over 90 percent of people with medical problems caused
by there weight such as type II non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus no longer need their
medication. Obese people who suffer from asthma, joint pain, fatigue, shortness of breath,
arthritis, and sleep apnea also see an improvement in their health after Lap Band procedure.
Information about the Lap Band Procedure
Lap Band is an effective method for
helping morbidly obese people lose up to 80 percent of their excess body weight,
it is a medical procedure that requires careful consideration. Lap Band surgery is
not a miracle cure for obesity. Patients must learn to modify their
diet and follow
a regular exercise program if the wish to benefit from the procedure. People who
have had Lap Band must also regularly visit their physician to assess their progress
until they have achieved their weight loss goals.
Candidates for lap band surgery
Lap Band candidates must be able to show that they have been morbidly obese
for more than five years, and have a Body Mass Index of 40 or more - being at
least 100 pounds over your ideal weight. They must also be able to
produce documentation of their previous weight loss attempts. Most people who
are candidates for the Lap Band procedure have or are likely to have medical
complications that will be helped or cured by significant weight loss.
The difference between lap band
surgery and gastric bypass surgery?
While
gastric bypass is a well-known
type of weight loss surgery, the Lap Band procedure may be a better way for you to reach
your weight loss goals and improve your health. This innovative weight loss
surgery involves no stomach stapling or cutting. It's less invasive than gastric
bypass surgery and has the lowest operative complication rate. Gastric lap
banding is one of the most commonly performed weight loss operation in the
United States.
It is the least invasive surgery of
all the weight loss procedures available. Since there is no cutting or
re-connecting of stomach or intestines, there are fewer
surgical risks and a lower rate of of
intestinal leak, hernias, dumping syndrome or food intolerance. There is no
malabsorption of medication or protein. This is very beneficial to young women
who want to get pregnant because you will not suffer from vitamin deficiencies.
Lap Band Surgery Cost
We can offer special pricing on the
lap band procedure. Click here
to get pricing
information. We are happy to help you work with your insurance company or
offer a cash discount if you prefer.
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