Lap-Band

A minimally invasive surgery, the Lap-Band® gives people control over their weight loss and their body. This adjustable gastric band is placed around the upper stomach, reducing the amount of food a person can consume. In addition to helping them feel full faster, it does not permanently alter the anatomy of the stomach. The Lap-Band’s adjustable nature helps promote sustainable weight loss over time since it can be tightened or loosened according to a person’s changing needs.

Alongside the device, the Lap-Band program provides patients with education and support in other areas of their weight loss journey. The program encourages patients to eat only when they are hungry and to eat slowly. It is also important that Lap-Band patients stop eating once they feel satisfied and focus on consuming only high-quality foods. Beyond altering their diet, patients must also make changes to their lifestyle by staying more active.

This program is the most comprehensive aftercare program in the industry, with registered nutritionists and certified coaches providing such essential services as nutritional counseling, education, and coaching. Over time, this program helps patients achieve optimal weight loss results. (1)

1. Actual percent EWL was 48.9. Source: O'Brien, Annemarie Hindle, Leah Brennan, Stewart Skinner, Paul Burton, et al. "Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Weight Loss at 10 or More Years for All Bariatric Procedures and a Single-Centre Review of 20-Year Outcomes After Adjustable Gastric Banding." Obesity Surgery. The Journal of Metabolic Surgery and Allied Care. Published online: 06 October 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-018-3525-0