While surgery may seem like a dramatic solution, the National Institutes of Health ("NIH") have recognized obesity surgery as the only effective medical treatment for people who are unable to lose weight through traditional methods. Unfortunately, most types of bariatric surgery involve significant risks and potential complications – including with certain procedures such as gastric bypass, a mortality rate as high as 2%.

The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System is a safer, highly-effective surgical alternative to other riskier obesity procedures. In fact, it has been shown to be ten times safer than gastric bypass surgery. With over 500,000 devices placed worldwide, the LAP-BAND® offers similar weight loss results when compared to other surgical treatment options, but with fewer complications, quicker recovery, less pain and minimal scarring.



Most importantly, the Lap-Band is both adjustable and reversible. Once it is in place, the device can be adjusted as needed, it does not permanently change your stomach or digestive anatom (no stomach stapling or cutting) and it can be removed if desired.

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