Are you suffering from obesity? You tried a number of weight loss programs but yet suffering from obesity? In spite of various attempts to get slim you are not getting a better result? Are you frustrated of this problem? You feel shame with your friends and relatives because of overweight. Then Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery is the best option for you. Now you must be thinking of these questions
What is laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery?
How does a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band works?
Who is eligible for weight loss surgery?
Here are the answers which will clear all your doubts regarding this weight loss surgery.
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery is a process in which a prosthesis known as lap band is placed around the stomach. A lap band is also referred as laparoscopic adjustable gastric band. An individual having this weight loss surgery looses weight and can keep off the weight. It is done as an alternative to gastric bypass surgery. This is a good option for the people who are suffering from overweight problems.
A laparoscopic adjustable gastric band(lap band®) is an inflatable silicon device which is placed around the upper portion of the stomach through laparoscopy which creates a smaller stomach pouch that limits the amount of food fitted into stomach. Normally, the pouch hold about ½ to 1 ounce of food. The pouch connects to the rest of stomach through an outlet called a stoma. The band is adjustable and can be adjusted with a short office visit. In this way the band can be deflated or inflated as needed for an individual to be able to control the amount of food that he/she consumes. The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band is connected to a port underneath the skin. This port can be inflated with saline in order to tighten the band and expedite weight loss.
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery decreases the size of the stomach pouch. This enables the individuals to eat up to a certain limit and the individual feels full quicker than what it was before surgery. A small stomach outlet is created by the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band which significantly slows the emptying process from stomach to intestines. Both the upper factors act together in the weight loss of an individual.
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band is not suitable for all individuals who wish to lose weight. The basic eligibility criteria for laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery(lap band®) are: