The Obesity Epidemic
Treatment Options
The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band
LAP-BAND® System Surgery
Post-Surgery Diet and Nutrition
Living with the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band
FAQ's
Glossary
How long will it take to recover after the surgery?
How much weight will I lose?
Can I eat anything in moderation?
Does the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System require frequent visits to my doctor after surgery?
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Take Control of Your Obesity and Your Life

In just one day, you can safely put your health and your life back on track; the LAP-BAND® System could really change your life.

If you are at least 100 pounds overweight and tired of obesity-related health problems, you need to learn more about our program, feel free to browse our site, but don't forget to let us know that you wish to attend our free weight loss surgery seminar.

Our surgeons offer a comprehensive, one-stop LAP-BAND® System surgical weight solution for the treatment of obesity.

LapBandForLife.com is a service that is offered to surgeons performing the LAP-BANDŽ Adjustable Gastric Banding System procedure.
 

FDA Approved LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System!
This unique minimally invasive surgical procedure helps you eat smaller portions and gradually lose the unhealthy excess weight. For optimal results, a healthy diet and routine exercise are needed, but the LAP-BAND® System acts as the tool you need to be successful for the long-term.
  Myths About the LAP-BAND® System

Myth #1. "Many prominent bariatric surgeons are not doing this surgery, it must not work." This is not the reason, the truth is that not all bariatric surgeons are trained or have the experience to properly place the LAP-BAND® System.

Myth #2. "Since the LAP-BAND® System is fairly new, we don't how how safe it is in the long run." Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) with the LAP-BAND® System is the most commonly performed surgical procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity in Europe, Australia and South America. The laparoscopic application of the LAP-BAND® System has been in use since 1993. Since FDA approval in 2001 the LAP-BAND® System has ranked second among all bariatric procedures performed in the U.S. and, as of 2005, approximately 300,000+ LAP-BAND® System procedures have been performed worldwide. During this time, a study was conducted by "The International Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery Team (ILOST)" called "Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in 1,791 Consecutive Obese Patients: 12-Year Results" concluded that the adjustable gastric band is safe and effective for the treatment of both morbidly obese and super obese patients in the short, medium and long term. In experienced hands, the complication rate is low and stable weight loss to at least 12 years has occurred.
 Frequently Asked Questions
Does the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band limit any physical activity? Answer: No, it does not hamper physical activity including aerobics, stretching and strenuous exercise.
As with any surgery, there are specific risks and possible complications associated with the LAP-BAND® System
Surgery. Talk to your doctor to determine if you are a candidate for the LAP-BAND® System.
 
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