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Restrictive Banding
Restrictive Banding is a procedure designed to
help you lose excess body weight. By way of Laparoscopy, a small
adjustable silicone elastoma ring is placed on top of the stomach
forming a belt creating a small pouch, which restricts the amount
of food one can consume during a meal. This process is the least
invasive way of surgically reducing the amount of food your stomach
can hold.
How Does The Lap-Band Work?
With the Lap-Band system in place, the size of the opening between
the small stomach pouch on top and the larger stomach below can
be adjusted by adding or removing saline solution between the
layers of the silicone elastoma ring. The size of the opening
between the two parts of the stomach controls how fast food moves
from the upper pouch to the lower stomach. With the Lap-Band
adequately adjusted, your new small stomach will not let you eat
much; therefore, you will feel full sooner and stay satisfied
longer after each meal.
How Much Weight Will You Lose With The Lap-Band System?
The average weight loss in the United States clinical study was
approximately 36-38% of excess weight, two and three years after
surgery. A few patients were able to lose up to 50% of their
excess weight.
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Other Options:
Gastric Bypass
Duodenal Switch
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A less invasive procedure in comparison to gastric Bypass
procedures.