The LAP-BAND® - Your weight loss journey begins here.

 

The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System is a powerful weight loss tool that can support you on the journey towards your life goals by helping you to eat less, yet feel satisfied. The LAP-BAND AP® System, the latest generation LAP-BAND® System, is the most advanced gastric banding system approved by the FDA. Keep in mind that the journey with the LAP-BAND® System is a total lifestyle commitment - a new sensible, nutritious diet, exercise and activity, and the support of your family and friends - including your new LAP-BAND® System family.

 

 

For more detailed information on the complete LAP-BAND® journey, please visit the official website here.

For "before & after" pictures of some of our LAP-BAND® patients, you can view our gallery here.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at either of our office locations.


The LAP-BAND® System Advantages at a Glance

Minimally Invasive Surgery

  • Minimally invasive surgical approach
  • No intestinal re-routing, cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or bowel as with gastric bypass
  • Often performed on an out-patient basis
  • Small incisions and minimal scarring
  • Reduced post-surgical pain, shorter hospital stay and recovery time
  • Return to work/normal activities typically within a week

Fewer Risks and Side Effects

  • Ten times lower short-term mortality rate than gastric bypass1
  • Low risk of post-surgical nutritional deficiencies associated with gastric bypass
  • Reduced risk of hair loss
  • No "dumping syndrome" (food passes through the system too fast resulting in severe cramping/digestive disruption) related to dietary intake restrictions

Adjustable

  • Allows for personalized steady, healthy rate of weight loss
  • No additional surgery for adjustments
  • Supports pregnancy by allowing for increased nutritional needs
  • Surgical weight loss option specifically designed for long term weight maintenance

Effective Long Term Weight Loss

  • More than 500,000 LAP-BAND® System devices distributed worldwide
  • #1 selling adjustable gastric band for weight loss worldwide
  • Over ten years of medical studies and academic publications follow-up
  • Sets the "gold standard" of care for obesity treatment for hundreds of surgeons world-wide

Reversible

  • While it is intended to be a long-term treatment, the LAP-BAND® System can be removed at any time, in some cases laparoscopically
  • Stomach and other anatomy typically return to their original state/functions