Lap band surgery is a type of weight-loss surgery that does not alter any organs or body parts by cutting or stapling. It has become popular because it is not considered to be very complicated in comparison to other weight-loss surgeries and it is reversible.
Requirements
To be a candidate for the lap band weight-loss surgery, you must have a body mass index (BMI) greater or equal to 40 and be at least 100 pounds heavier than the recommended weight associated with your height.
Cost
The cost of lap surgery varies from $8,000 to $30,000, depending on the experience of the doctor and the reputation of the hospital. Check with your insurance agency before having the surgery. Some will pay all or a portion of the cost.
Procedure
Lap band surgery is minimally invasive. In it, an adjustable, silicon ring is placed around the upper portion of your stomach to make your stomach smaller. This causes you to feel more full faster and as a result, eat less. The decrease in food consumption will cause rapid weight loss in most patients.
Results
The Bariatric Surgery Specialists claim that lap band surgery can help patients lose as much as 90 percent of their excess weight. These results depend on a patient making an effort to abide by the suggested healthy diet and exercise regularly.
Warnings
Failing to decrease food consumption after the surgery will lead to stomach complications and vomiting. Lap band adjustments might be required if patients do not take their new, smaller stomach into consideration.
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