Guide Note:Lap-Band Surgery utilizes an adjustable gastric band that restricts the amount of food the stomach can hold at one time. As a result, the individual feels satisfied, not hungry. Lap-band surgery consists of a silicone ring placed around the upper part of the stomach via laparoscopic surgery. Saline water can then be added or removed to adjust the band as needed to reduce side effects and improve weight loss. Gastric banding is an FDA approved system to help individuals conquer morbid obesity and weight-related health issues. Lap-band surgery is not for everyone and requires a thorough assessment to determine its appropriateness.

Fast Facts:

Approved by the FDA for use in the United States June 2001
Safest least invasive
Adjustable
Average weight loss 40%
Can be reversed if necessary
Minor surgery complications less than 10%
Does not interfere with food absorption
Side effects: nausea, vomiting
Possible complications: Ulceration, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, dysphagia, dehydration, constipation, weight gain, death

May be right for you if:

You are an adult with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater
You weigh over twice your ideal weight
You have battled obesity for more than five years
You have a health problem related to obesity
You are ready and able to make drastic changes in your eating habits and lifestyle

Not right for you if:

You have a disease or condition that makes you a poor candidate for any surgery
You are pregnant
You are addicted to alcohol or drugs
You are under 18 years of age
You cannot or do not want to follow the dietary rules
You eat a lot of sweet foods
You often drink milkshakes or other high-caloric beverages

Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before considering Lap-Band Surgery.

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Lap-Band Surgery

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site: LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System
International Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery Team: LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System
Lap-Band: Guide to Lap-Band Surgery
Wikipedia: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
Food and Drug Administration: LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB®) System
WebMD: Gastric Banding Surgery for Weight Loss
YouTube Video: Lap Band Surgery (Time: 9:45)

Lap-Band Surgery News

Google News: Lap-Band Surgery Search
The Wall Street Journal: Allergan and J&J Pump Up Weight-Loss Surgery (March 31, 2008)
New Jersey Bariatric Center: Lap Band Surgeon Give Hopes for Healthy Pregnancies In.. (March 24, 2008)
WSBT TV (South Bend): Local Couple Loses Hundreds of Pounds with Bariatric Surgery (March 14, 2008)

Lap-Band Surgery Facts and Information

Allergen, Inc.: About the LAP-BAND® System | LAP-BAND® System FAQ
International Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery Team: Frequently Asked Questions
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
University of California, San Diego Medical Center: Lap-Band Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
Consumer Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: What Is a Lap-Band?
MayoClinic.com: Gastric Bypass Surgery—What Can You Expect?

Lap-Band Surgery Indications and Benefits

International Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery Team: Surgical Indications
U.S. News & World Report: Gastric Lap-Band Surgery Can Send Diabetes Into Remission (January 22, 2008)
Consumer Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: Who Are Candidates for the Lap-Band System?
Banner Health: Laparoscopic LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery Advantages

Lap-Band Surgery Precautions

Allergen, Inc.: LAP-BAND® Risk Information
University of California, San Diego Medical Center: Gastric Banding is Not for Everyone
WebMD: Mental Health Key in Bariatric Surgery (October 15, 2007)
Consumer Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: Lap-Band System Complications

Lap-Band Surgery Controversy

ABC News: Too Young? Teen Gets Stomach Band After Lipo (August 15, 2007)
DivineCaroline: Can The Risks Of Lap Band Surgery Be Life Threatening?
Bariatric Times: Surgery For Obesity In Adolescents—Should We Do It?

Lap-Band Surgery Alternatives

WebMD: Health & Diet Center
MedlinePlus: Weight Control
MedicineNet: Weight Loss—The No-Diet Approach

Lap-Band Surgery Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

PubMed Central Search: Lap-Band Surgery
Journal of the American Medical Association Search: Lap-Band Surgery
Google Scholar Search: Lap-Band Surgery
International Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery Team: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding In 2000 Consecutive Obese Patients—12-Year Results

Lap-Band Surgery Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Lap-Band Clinical Trials

Lap-Band Surgery Videos

OBGYN.net: Roberta's LAP BAND Surgery
YouTube: Lap-Band Surgery Videos
WebMD: Lap Band Obesity Surgery (Time: 1:19)
CNN.com: Surgery Helps Woman Drop 135 Pounds, 10 Dress Sizes (November 28, 2007) (Time: 1:49)

Lap-Band Surgery Discussion, Forums and Blogs

LabBandTalk: Lap-Band Surgery Forum
WebMD: Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Allergen, Inc.: LAP-BAND® Success Stories
International Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery Team: Success Stories
University of California, San Diego Medical Center: Lap-Band Surgery Patient Stories
Obesity Control Center: Lap-Band Surgery Forum
Blogs about: Lap Band Surgery
eHow: Articles on Lap Band Surgery
MedHelp: Lap Band Surgery Community

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