Approved by the FDA in 2001, LapBand^® Surgery is the safest and least invasive bariatric surgery for weight-loss patients. The LapBand^® is a small, inflatable belt placed around the upper portion of the patient's stomach and functions to restrict the amount of food consumed, slow the emptying of food from the stomach, and provide a constant sensation of being "full." Like our other weight-loss surgeries, gastric banding surgery is a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Operating time is about 60 minutes, and most patients are ready to leave the hospital within 12-18 hours after surgery.

When in place, the LapBand^® reduces the size of the stomach to between 15 and 30 ml (about 1 ounce) - less than the size of an egg. (A normal stomach has a capacity of more than 1000 ml). Gastric banding stomach reduction surgery functions by limiting the amount of food a patient can consume and delaying the emptying of the stomach to create the sensation of constantly being "full".

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As the only weight-loss procedure that gives doctors the option of adjusting the amount of restriction, LapBand^® surgery allows each patient to benefit from customized weight-loss treatment. Surgeons adjust the LapBand^® by means of a port embedded in the wall of the abdomen just below the skin. Gradually restricting the amount of food an individual can consume, the adjustable LapBand^® makes for a safer recovery and healthier long-term weight loss.

As with all surgical weight-loss programs, it is imperative that LapBand^® patients adhere to a strict post-operative diet. For the first 18 months after surgery, patients must restrict themselves to consuming less than 800 calories per day. After 36 months, patients may consume up to 1200 calories each day. In addition, patients may not drink fluids with meals. Before surgery, you will receive an extensive and detailed dietary guide to assist you in making appropriate and healthy food choices.

On average, patients who undergo LapBand^® surgery experience a 60% loss of excess weight. We consider LapBand^® surgery to be a surgical weight-loss option most appropriate for patients with a BMI of less than 55 kg/M².

To gain a better understanding of your personal weight-loss needs, use our BMI Calculator to determine your current Body Mass Index.

• LapBand^®
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• Duodenal Switch
• Vertical Gastrectomy/Gastroplasty

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