What is lap band surgery?


Lap band surgery involves the surgical placement of an adjustable silicone elastomer band around the stomach. The band is designed to limit food intake. When you eat less food your body draws on its own fat reserves to get the energy it needs. The result is you lose weight.

Besides telling you about the lap band adjustable gastric band, this webpage looks at obesity and the health risks it brings. It explains some treatment options and gives you information you need to decide what is best for you. But please be sure you talk to your doctor about all your options. Lap band surgery is an aid to weight loss. It is not a miracle cure. Not everyone will lose weight or keep it off. You will still need to work to have long-lasting weight-loss results.

Important
Lap band surgery was designed to help you lose excess body weight. It uses a process called laparoscopic banding. This process is the least invasive way to use surgery to reduce the amount of food your stomach can hold. The name "lap band" comes from the surgical technique used (laparoscopic) and the name of the product used (gastric band).

Lap band surgery, is also known as bariatric surgery, laparoscopic surgery, obesity surgery, gastric banding, gastric surgery, overweight surgery.


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