Developed to aid in long-term weight loss, the LAP-BAND® System has been used by leading laparoscopic surgeons worldwide to treat severe obesity.
Lap Band System
The Adjustable gastric band system is a form of weight loss surgery designed for obesity patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30. It consists of an inflatable silicone band which is placed around the upper portion of a person's stomach via laparoscopic surgery.
The implanted device creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach which fills up quickly and restricts the movement of the food into the bottom part of the stomach.
This restriction creates a feeling of fullness which helps the person to eat less, and therefore lose weight in a healthy gradual manner.
The band is adjustable via a subcutaneous access port with a saline solution to help increase the feeling of restriction to achieve the optimal weight loss.
The ability to adjust the restriction makes this a good choice for women who wish to become pregnant after losing weight. The band can be unfilled to allow for more food to be eaten as necessary for a healthy pregnancy.
Gastric Band