Adjustable Lap Band

Adjustable Lap Band

This modern procedure shows similar results to the gastric bypass as far as weight loss and is reversible should a problem occur. It may not make you feel full (as they say). Like all other WLS, it's a tool to help you diet and/or calorie restrict.

Studies
- Three studies show band success and safety in US patients
- New - 64 studies show lap band as effective as RNY and 10 x safer
General Information
- Complications and contraindications of the Lap Band from surgical sites
- Understanding and using the small gastric pouch
Patients
- Reasons for selecting adjustable lap band - Margie
- Sherri's Lap Band site
- Lap band forum
- Yahoo group
Surgeons
- On line seminar with Dr Simpson
- Lapband informational site - videos etc Dr Terry Simpson
- Lap band for men informational
- Dr Miller in Germany (very informational site!)