Lap Band Surgery, Brooklyn NY

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The LAP BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System is the newest surgical treatment for morbid obesity in the United States. It induces weight loss by reducing the capacity of the stomach, thereby restricting the amount of food that can be consumed at one time.

Like a wristwatch, the band is fastened around the upper stomach to create a new, tiny stomach pouch. As a result, patients experience an earlier sensation of fullness and are satisfied with smaller amounts of food.

Since there is no cutting, stapling, or stomach rerouting involved in the LAP BAND System procedure, it is considered the least traumatic of all weight loss surgeries. The surgeon makes several tiny incisions and uses long, slender instruments to implant the device. By avoiding the large incision of open surgery, patients generally experience less pain and scarring. In addition, the hospital stay is shortened to less than 24 hours, including overnight hospitalization. Patients can typically resume normal activities within 1 week, which is quicker than with other surgical alternatives.

Advantages of Lap Band Surgery

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  • Relatively safe operation
  • Lower risk of serious complications
  • No stomach cutting
  • No stomach stapling
  • No altering of digestive anatomy
  • Easily adjustable to patient’s needs
  • Fully reversible (inc. laparoscopic removal)
  • Short hospital stay, usually less than 24 hours.

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Risks of Lap Band Surgery

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  • Band slippage/leakage
  • Risk of internal infection
  • Stomach pains after meals (over-eating)
  • Nutritional deficiencies during liquid diet
  • Reduced weight loss due to non-compliance with post-operative dietary and exercise guidelines

Other serious risks are associated with Lap Band Surgery. Please consult with your surgeon for a comprehensive bariatric evaluation.

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