4 Main advantages of Lap-Band weight loss surgery

1. One big advantage is Adjustable

  • Allows individualized degree of restriction for ideal rate of weight-loss.
  • Adjustments performed without additional surgery.
  • Supports pregnancy by allowing stomach outlet size to be opened to accommodate increased nutritional needs.

2. The least invasive and fewer risks

  • No intestinal re-routing, No stomach stapling or cutting.
  • Small incisions and minimal scarring.
  • The lowest complication rate and lowest mortality rate of any weight loss surgery procedure.
  • Patients usually have less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and quicker recovery.
  • Low malnutrition risk

3. Reversible

  • The Lap-Band is a long-term implant, but it can be removed at any time if necessary.
  • After removel, stomach and other anatomy are generally restored to the original forms and functions.

4. Effective long-term weight loss

  • More than 500,000 placed worldwide.
  • On average, a loss of about 40% of excess weight in the first year and 55% of excess weight in the second year.
  • After Lap-Band surgery, 80% of patients with hypertension no longer need to take the medication.
  • 90% of people with medical problems caused by there weight such as type II non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus no longer need their medication.