Lap Band Surgery

Lap band surgery is one of the newest and fastest growing types of weight loss surgery in the United States.  The procedure involves implanting a medical device into the body to restrict eating and slow digestion.  Lap band surgery is a surgical treatment for obesity that promotes weight loss and an improvement in health conditions associated with obesity.The lap band is considered a relatively safe and effective weight loss option with many advantages as a bariatric procedure.  It does not involve any cutting or stapling of the stomach or rerouting of the intestines.  The lap band can be adjusted for personalized treatment and can be reversed if medically necessary.  Overall, it is a tool that helps a person lose weight at a safe, steady weight and achieve significant and long-lasting weight loss.Learn More about Lap Band Surgery

Results and Complications 10 Years After Gastric Banding

September 24, 2009
Results and Complications 10 Years After Gastric Banding

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is one of the most frequently performed types of weight loss surgery. This surgical treatment for obesity, which involves implanting a medical device to control eating, has been gaining in popularity ever since it became available, largely due to its apparent safety and simplicity compared to the gastric bypass [...]

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Lap Band Surgery at Half the Cost

July 21, 2009
Lap Band Surgery at Half the Cost

With the high cost of medical care in the United States, many Americans are crossing the border and paying a lot less for surgery. Mexico is one of the most popular destinations, especially for lap band surgery, where the cost is roughly half of what it would cost to have the procedure done here [...]

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