Like many western developed countries, obesity is a growing concern in Australia; it can cause harmful effects on a person’s health and in some unfortunate cases, can lead to death. Lap band surgery, or Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB), is a surgical weight-loss option that can have outstanding results on a person’s aesthetic image, however, there are many more benefits than simply image. Gastric Banding can assist with decreasing a patient’s blood pressure, reduces the risk of diabetes and heart disease, and helping with deeper emotional issues.

The procedure consists of a surgeon using a laparoscope to place a silicone band around the upper section of the stomach. The band applies just the right amount of pressure to the surrounding nerves and constricts the stomach, telling the brain ultimately that you feel fuller quicker. The result is that patients may eat less and feel satisfied from limited food intake. The lap band surgery procedure leaves an access port which allows the band to be adjusted with saline injections by adding or removing fluid around the band. This is unique when compared to other stomach weight loss surgeries that remove or staple parts of the stomach.

Some key benefits of Lap Band Surgery:

• Same day, outpatient procedure.
• The bands tension is fully adjustable via saline injections.
• Lap Band Surgery is fully reversible.
• It’s a safe weight-loss option.