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Gastric Band Surgery (LAP-Band) - Cleveland Clinic

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Gastric Band Surgery (LAP-Band) Gastric band surgery is one type of bariatric surgery procedure that’s adjustable and reversible. It involves placing a silicone band called the Lap-Band around your stomach. The gastric band reduces your stomach capacity and …

LAP-Band Surgery: What It Is, Why It’s Done, Procedure

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LAP-band surgery is typically recommended for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or greater. People with a BMI of 30 or more may also be eligible for the …

The Lap-Band® Program | Gastric Banding for Weight Loss

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Lap-Band Patients lose an average of 65% of their excess weight in the first year and 70% in the second year. 1 The Lap-Band Program helps you control your feeling of fullness and how much you eat, giving you …

Lap Band Surgery Side Effects - MedicineNet

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Lap band or LAGB is a surgical procedure done under full general anesthesia and takes about 1 to 2 hours to perform. It is done using a laparoscopic technique. This involves making 3 to 5 small incisions, each …

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding | Johns …

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Lap Band Revision - Bariatric Surgery | UCLA Health

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What is the Lap Band? The Lap Band, also known as the adjustable gastric band, involves an inflatable silicone band that is placed around the upper portion of the stomach to …

Lap-band Surgery - Baptist Health

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As with any medical procedure, Lap Band carries some risks you should know about, including: Slower weight loss: It can take longer to see results with Lap Band …

MRI Information | Lap-Band® System and MRI …

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The Lap-Band® System has been tested for compatibility in the magnetic resonance environment and is MR Conditional. A patient with the Lap-Band® System implanted can …

Bariatric surgery - Mayo Clinic

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Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries — known collectively as bariatric surgery —involve making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. Bariatric …

Laparoscopic gastric banding: MedlinePlus Medical …

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Laparoscopic gastric banding is surgery to help with weight loss. The surgeon places a band around the upper part of your stomach to create a small pouch to hold food. The …