Lap Band Surgery

With lap band surgery, the band is secured around the upper portion of the stomach to form a new, small stomach pouch. The band is tied to an access port below the skin surface by thin, kink-resistant silicone tubing.

The port provides access to the surgeon to adjust the size of the lap band system to satisfy individual patient weight loss needs, adding to the Lap Band Benefits. This part of the procedure is done by increasing or decreasing saline to inflate or deflate the band. This part of the procedure impacts the amount and consumption rate of food.