Lap-Band Surgery

Destination Weight Loss offers obese patients in the Alabama area bariatric surgery options designed for rapid weight loss. The staff at Destination Weight Loss can help you determine which weight loss surgery is right for you.

One popular surgery to consider if you are obese and suffering from obesity-related medical complications is the Lap-Band surgery. Learn more how Lap-Band, a type of gastric banding surgery, can result in long-term weight loss and an improved quality of life.

What Is Lap-Band Surgery?

Lap-Band surgery is one of two types of gastric banding bariatric surgery procedures. During Lap-Band surgery, a silicone belt is placed around the upper portion of your stomach. A saline solution is later injected into the silicone belt, causing the ring to expand and tighten around the stomach to form a small pouch. This pouch, which will now function as the stomach, is about the size of a golf ball and holds about four ounces of food.

How Does Lap-Band Surgery Help You Lose Weight?

The Lap-Band surgery produces rapid weight loss because it drastically reduces how much food you can eat at once. Your stomach is only able to hold four ounces of food and you will be able to feel full after consuming far fewer calories. After having the Lap-Band surgery, you’ll be instructed on the proper eating habits that will make meals most comfortable and result in the greatest weight loss.

Is Lap-Band Surgery Right For You?

You may be a candidate for Lap-Band surgery if you have a BMI of 40 or more, or have a BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health problems. Usually, men who are 100 pounds overweight and women who are about 80 pounds overweight are likely to qualify for weight loss surgery.

In addition to being obese, you must be committed to making specific lifestyle changes in order to be a good candidate for weight loss surgery. You will need to change your eating habits, eating smaller portions of highly nutritious foods, and learn to be more physically active.

Lap-Band patients should also be willing to commit to a follow-up schedule with their surgeon. Long-term success of Lap-Band surgery is often reliant on regular “fills,” or injecting more fluid into the silicone band.

If you’re looking for a long-term solution to your weight loss struggles, contact Destination Weight Loss to learn more about Lap-Band and other weight loss surgery options.