ALL ABOUT LAP BAND SURGERY

WHAT IS LAP BAND SURGERY?

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery is performed to make the stomach smaller and restrict the amount of food the stomach can hold.

The surgery involves the implantation of silicone ring around the upper part of the stomach thus leaving only the lower part of the stomach to take food. The smaller stomach helps the person to eat less and feel full.

WHY LAP BAND SURGERY?

• Lap Band surgery might be needed for who are in need to restrict the food intake. Usually, the treatment is suggested to people who are involved in weight loss program.

WHO ARE THE RIGHT CANDIDATES? • Candidates above 18 years • BMI should be greater than 40 or twice the amount

of ideal weight• The candidate should have been struggling

overweight for 5 years

• Should have attempted weight loss procedures without much success.

• Overweight should not have resulted from any diseases

• Should not be an alcoholic

SURGERY:

• Surgeons use laparoscopic techniques with tiny incisions to fasten the inflatable silicone band in the patient’s abdomen. Patients will have slight pains post operation and can recover fully in a few weeks

• After surgery, the diameter of the band can be reduced in a hospital as per the wish of the individual in no time.

BENEFITS OF LAP BAND SURGERY:

• Very effective in treating overweight or obese• Lower risk of malnutrition• Simple and minimum invasive surgical procedures• Adjustable as per the individual’s wish

• Can be removed quite easily during certain situations such as pregnancy

• Can be helpful in controlling type-2 diabetes.

DO YOU FEEL THAT YOU MIGHT NEED LAP BAND SURGERY? SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

WITH DR. CARLSON LIU

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Address:Dr. Carson Liu, 1301 20th Street #440 Santa Monica,

CA 90404, Phone : (310) 208-0474