DayOne's Medical Team is on hand to ensure your safety and health.
Prior to your surgery, they will work with you to determine the right treatment
plan for you.
Following your surgery, you will see your surgeon at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
and 1 year.
Lap-Band Adjustments
One of the most unique and beneficial elements of the Lap-Band is that it can be
adjusted long after your surgery is over. Adding saline solution makes the
band tighter, reducing the capacity of the stomach and how much you can eat. Removing
saline makes the band looser, increasing your stomach capacity.
Ideally, the band restriction should be enough that you gradually lose weight while
continuing to maintain healthy nutrition. Your surgeon may recommend a Lap-Band
adjustment if:
- When should I have a Lap-Band adjustment? If you have
not lost weight in 2 weeks or more, if you have gained weight or feel significantly
less restriction, you should consider making an appointment for an adjustment.
- How is the Lap-Band adjusted? The Lap-Band adjustment
is a quick and relatively painless outpatient procedure. First we will perform an
x-ray to determine the exact location of the band's access port. Next, your surgeon
will pass a fine needle through the skin into the port and begin adding or removing
saline, as needed. Local anesthesia is used prior to beginning the procedure.
Note: Only a trained medical clinician can adjust your band. Never attempt to adjust
your own band or allow an untrained non-medical person to do it.
- How long will it take to have a Lap-Band Adjustment? The adjustment
usually takes only a few minutes to complete and you will be able to leave our Center
immediately following the procedure. You will be placed back on a liquid diet for
a few days following the adjustment in order to give your stomach some time to adapt
to the restriction change.
- How many Lap-Band Adjustments will I need? Every patient
has different needs and the number of adjustments you may need cannot be determined
in advance of your surgery. Some patients need only one adjustment, while others
may need two or three during the first year depending upon their individual response
to the band and the degree of weight loss desired.
- Are Lap-Band Adjustments covered by my insurance company?
Currently, most insurance policies do not pay for band adjustments. If your insurance
policy does not provide coverage for your band adjustment(s), you will need to pay
for this procedure yourself.