Lap Band Operation

In viewing the Lap Band Overview, the lap band is secured around the upper portion of the stomach to form a new, small stomach pouch.

The band is tied to an access port below the skin surface by thin, kink-resistant silicone tubing. The port allows access to the Lap Band surgeon to adjust the size of the Lap Band system to satisfy each patient’s weight loss needs by increasing or decreasing saline to inflate or deflate the band. This portion of the Lap Band procedure impacts the amount and consumption rate of food.