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The gastric Band System is designed to help you lose excess body weight for resolution of obesity-related health conditions and enhancement of life. In partnership with leading bariatric surgeons around the world, a new surgical approach has been developed that eliminates many of the known associated operative risks and provides unique benefits compared to other obesity surgeries. This effort has resulted in the Gastric Band System, the only adjustable and reversible obesity surgery that does not require cutting and stapling of the stomach or gastrointestinal re-routing to bypass normal digestion. Patient benefits include reduced surgical trauma, complications, pain, and scarring, as well as shorter hospitalization and recovery time compared to other obesity surgeries. The name "LAP-BAND" comes from the surgical technique used (laparoscopic) and the name of the implanted medical device (gastric band).
System Adjustable Gastric Banding
The LAP BAND System adjustable gastric banding procedure restricts the amount of food the stomach can hold by placing an inflatable silicone band around the upper part of the stomach. The new, small upper stomach pouch limits the amount of food that can be consumed at one time, and a narrowed stomach outlet increases the time it takes for the stomach to empty. The subsequent reduction in food intake results in weight loss.
Who Are Candidates for the LapBand System?
LAP-BAND System surgery is recommended for those persons who are 90 pounds or more overweight and have or are likely to have medical complications that will be helped, and in many instances, cured by substantial weight loss. While weight loss surgery is not for everyone, there are a large number of patients for whom losing a lot of weight is imperative, including those suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, heart trouble, shortness of breath, arthritis and orthopedic (bone) problems with their legs, hips or back. Weight loss surgery actually fails in those persons who drink large quantities of regular soft drinks, consume sweets, ice cream, chips and fatty fried foods. If you are one of these people and feel you cannot switch to diet drinks and cut out sweets and fried foods then gastric bypass surgery is not for you.
Determining Morbid Obesity
A Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40 is by definition morbid obesity. Lesser BMI may be morbid if associated by serious co-morbidities.
Body Mass Index standards are:
BMI 18.5 to 24.9 Healthy
BMI 25 to 29.9 Overweight
BMI 30 to 39.9 Obese
BMI 40 to 49.9 Morbidly Obese
BMI 50 or higher Super Obese
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Lap Band
Surgery Benefits
75% of patients are expected to lose 75 to 80% of their excess body weight. Well over 70 to 80% of patients with hypertension will be off medications and well over 90% of patients with type II non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus are expected to be off medication. Drastically improved, if not completely resolved includes sleep apnea, asthma, joint pain, arthritis, reflux, fatigue, shortness of breath and an overall increased sense of well-being.
There is expected to be a significant reduction in risks of heart disease, pulmonary disease and cancers. Morbid obesity can reduce the lifespan as much as 20% in a given patient, depending on their age and comorbid problems. There is also a significantly improved quality of life and self-esteem in patients who have undergone gastric bypass procedure for weight loss.
It is important to understand that this surgery is to be taken serious. In general, the risks to morbidly obese patients are greater for most surgeries and medical interventions than are for patients who are not morbidly obese. The incidence of the risks mentioned above are very low, however, are real and should be considered when making a decision as to your candidacy for a gastric bypass procedure. It is important to understand your role in the surgery. First and foremost, it is a tool for weight loss and for maintenance of weight loss. It is not a magic bullet and will not guarantee results without complete dedication by yourself and by your physician.
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