LAP-BAND®
Adjustable Gastric Band - Expected weight loss 60-70% of excess weight
Description of LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band Procedure
The adjustable band is placed laparoscopically around the upper part of the stomach. The silicone band divides the stomach into a small pouch above the band and larger pouch below the band. The smaller pouch limits the amount of food the patient can eat with the result of fullness after eating a small amount of food. The band is connected by a tube to a port that is placed underneath the skin and fat of the abdominal wall on top of the muscle.
Learn more about the LAP-BAND® System at: www.lapband.com (Allergan, Inc. / INAMED)
The opening of the stomach can be increased or decreased by injecting or removing saline from the band. Dr. Feng can later control or adjust the amount of saline in the band that is a unique feature of the LAP-BAND® System and is a normal part of follow-up post the procedure.
Advantages of LAP-BAND® System Procedure
Only procedure that can be reversed if necessary
Usually done laparoscopically (minimally invasive)
Easier to perform and generally safer than other weight loss options
Outpatient surgery
Results in fewer nutritional deficiencies
Disadvantages of LAP-BAND® System Procedure
Successful results depend on the willingness to adopt long-term lifestyle changes
Patients may have numerous visits with Dr. Feng during the first year to ensure proper band adjustment
Requires the most effort from the patient to lose and maintain weight loss
