All About Lap Band and Gastric Surgery
Lap Band Surgery
Your internet source for lap band surgery information before, during and after your procedure. A website for people considering lap band and those who already have lap band.
We've broken our information down to the different stages of someone considering or who has a lap band.
- Pre-op answers your questions about the procedure, cost and financing options.
- Post-op and Lap Band Eating have information for those who already have been banded such as what to eat, how to eat, what to watch out for.
- Eating and nutritional topics of interest for the bander.
- The alternatives topic has information on what alternatives to lap band are available.
- Lastly, should you experience problems or just want to know what problems you might encounter you should read the problem section
With lap band, the doctor just
makes 6 really small (about 1 cm) incisions to insert a
silicone ring (band) around the upper part of the stomach.
Placing the ring around the stomach produces a smaller
pouch for the food you take in so you would feel full even
after eating small amounts of food. You eat less, so, you
lose weight.
The ring is adjustable according to the preferences and needs of the patient. Immediately after surgery, the silicone ring is empty. Over time especially when a weight-loss plateau is reached, the surgeon can inject saline inside the ring to tighten the stomach.
The saline can also be lessened or removed according to the effects on the patient's weight. The fact that it's reversible ensures that you wouldn't lose more weight than what is safe.
The small incisions mean minimized post-operative pain and lesser trauma compared to other weight-loss procedures.
Full recovery takes 6 weeks although most patients can actually go home immediately after the procedure.
Pre-Op Lap Band Information - What You
Need To Know When Considering Lapband.
Here are the things you should consider when exploring lap band surgery.
Lap Band Alternatives -
What Other Surgeries or Procedures Should I Know
About?
There are other methods, so make sure you read up on them as well.
Post-Op Lap Band Information
- What Can I Expect After Being
Banded?
So what happens after lap band? Are there complications I
need to know about? What will make my surgery a
success?
Lap Band Eating - Diet Tips for
Living with the Lap Band
What changes do I need to make to my diet? Any foods I
can't eat? How will I lose the most weight
safely?
Problems and Complications of Lap Band
Weight Loss Surgery
Lap band and similar surgeries are not without their problems.
Bariatric surgery is a serious business. Your digestive
system is critical to your well being.
Do You Need a Fill?
This chart helps you determine if you do or not.
Useful Lap Band Forums
Forums can help you connect with others.
Best Weight Loss Bypass or Lap Band
Which one gives better results?
Lap
Band Insurance
Which carriers cover lap band? How to you get approved?
Lap
Band Risks
Even though a popular surgery, lap band has risks, know what they are
Lap
Band Questions You Should Ask
Here are some questions you need to ask if
you are considering lap band.
Lap Band
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the more frequently asked
questions people have about lap band..
Lap
Band Terminology
New to lap band? Confused by all the jargon?
This will cut through the haze. Click here for more...
Success
Rate for Lap Band
What is the lap band success rate?
Can
the lap band be removed?
When and why might the lap band need to be removed?
Mexico Lap
Band.
Mexico is becoming a popular destination for
lap band because of the cost savings. Is cheaper safe? Click to
find out.
Cost of
Lap Band Surgery
How much is this going to cost?
What is Duodenal Switch?
When is duodenal switch better than lap band?
Gastric Sleeve
One of the newer surgeries. How does it work? Is it effective?
Diet
Pills That Work
With lap band so popular why use diet pills?
Lap Band vs Gastric Bypass
So which is better, lap band or gastric bypass.
Read more to find out.
Lap Band Adjustments - How are they done?
The lap band system can be tightened or
loosened via a process called a fill. There is an access port
in which saline...
Exercise
for Lap Band
So you've got a lap band? Get off your ass
and move! These tips get you going. Click here.
Tips
For After Lap Band Surgery
Get some tips on being successful with your lap band.
After Gastric Bypass
What can you expect after gastric bypass
surgery?
Lap
Band Eating Plan
Complete lap band eating plan covering the different stages
Eating
out with the lap band
If you have a lap band, what are good choices
when eating out?
Lap
Band Eating Habits
Dietary guidelines to help you get the most from lap band
How
to Get More Protein in Your Post Lap Band Diet
Tips to see that you get enough protein.
Lap
Band Slippage - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Are you suffering from slippage. Find out the
symptoms, how to diagnose and treatments.
Gas
Pain Relief
Post lap band pain and cures
Lap
Band Surgery Failure
8 year study on lap band failure
Lap
Band Erosion
Is your band eroding?
Lap
Band Vomiting
Been vomiting since you'be been banded? Read this.
What
is Dumping Syndrome?
What is dumping syndrome? Do you suffer from
it?
Lap
Band Surgery Dallas
Looking for a place to have lap band surgery
in Dallas?