The Lap Band is Adjustable

Normally, you don't need more surgery to adjust the size of the stoma. Band adjustment is a regular part of follow-up for this procedure. It's also a feature that may become more important as you lose weight. There are reasons you might need to change how much food you can eat. These can include your weight-loss progress, pregnancy, and illness. With lap band surgery the amount of food you can eat at one time can often be changed without more surgery. This can be done simply by inflating or deflating the band.

Changes Can Be Reversed

If it needs to be the lap band can be removed. When it is the stomach generally returns to its original form. In general it's easier to remove the lap band than it is to reverse other procedures. Reversing other procedures typically leaves staples and more traumatized tissue.

You Need Less Hospital Time

Patients normally leave the hospital one to three days after laparoscopic surgery. If a large incision is required or if there are complications, more days in the hospital may be required.

You May Recover More Quickly

After the procedure, patients usually get back to their normal activities in a week or two. It may take four weeks or more if the procedure is not done laparoscopically or if there are complications.