Lap Band Surgery!



Lap Band Surgery is the surgery done to insert an inflatable silicone prosthetic device called Lap-Band around the stomach. This Lap-Band is an adjustable device which is adjusted according to the need of the patient via the surgeon.

Lap Band Surgery works on the principle that after the surgery stomach allows less food to enter because the size of the stomach is reduced due to the Lap-Band. Lap-Band which is placed around the stomach divides the stomach into two pouches. Upper pouch receives the food and as the food enters into the upper pouch its size increases and it applies pressure on the Lap-Band. Lap-Band inflates and person feels that his hunger has been satisfied. This way, person does not have to remain hungry because of dieting.

Lap-Band leaves a small pore between the two pouches of the stomach. This pore allows the food to move into the lower pouch. Digestion takes place in both the pouches and then it is moved into the intestine for further digestion. When it comes to the safety and reliability of the Lap Band Surgery, it is safe and reliable because no cutting and stapling of stomach is done here. It is entirely reversible and adjustable. After Lap Band Surgery, some complications may appear like nausea, vomiting, gastro esophageal reflux, stoma obstruction, constipation, dysphasia, diarrhea, and abnormal stools etc. but they all can be treated. If you also want to get rid of extra fat, you can go for Lap Band Surgery.



Its benefits are:

  • It has no stomach cutting or stapling.
  • It is relatively safe operation with a low risk of serious complications.
  • It has no alteration to the digestive tract.
  • It can be adjusted to suit the needs of individual patients.
  • It is fully reversible.
  • And, minimal hospital stays and fast recovery.




But it has also some risk like:

  • Band slippage or seepage.
  • Internal infection may be possible.
  • It has stomach pains from over-eating.
  • It can have nutritional deficiencies while on an initial liquid diet.
  • It can reduce weight loss if you do not follow your essential diet and exercise program.