Thursday, August 30, 2018

FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions) For Lap Band Surgery



Before you head towards lap band surgery you need to know what is Lap-Band surgery. The Lap-Band is an adjustable silicone band placed around the top part of the stomach during a laparoscopic surgical procedure designed to restrict food intake. During the time of surgery, a small device called a port is placed under the skin of the abdomen. Normally, lap band surgery is less invasive than open incision surgery because it is performed by placing the instruments and a camera through several small incisions in your abdomen.  Lap band surgery risks are less and patients often discharged the same day.
These are few FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) that are listed below. These questions will help you get a clear picture.

  • How does the Lap-Band Promote Weight Loss?

The lap band surgery restricts the amount of your food intake to your stomach and it also extends the feeling of being fully satisfied after eating a small amount of solid food.  The success of this procedure depends on how motivated you are to change your eating behaviors. You need to eat three small high protein and low carb meals daily. Eating too fast or too much might cause you vomiting. You should not take any fluid with meals because it will cause the stomach empty quickly. You should also avoid high-calories beverages such as non-diet sodas, fruit juice, milkshakes, and smoothies.

  • How does the Surgery Differ from Gastric Bypass?

The lap-band procedure requires no stapling or cutting of the stomach and no surgery on the intestine. No intestine and no intestinal bypass are done so there is no change in the number of calories and nutrients absorbed in the intestine. Normally, lap band patients do not experience any dumping syndrome after consuming high-sugar foods or beverages. The tightness of the Lap-Band is adjusted to suit your individual situation and it can be removed if you want to.  The Lap-Band procedure takes about one hour and usually, you have to stay one night in the hospital.

  • How much Weight can I Expect toLose?

A weight loss of 2-3 pounds a week is possible during the first year of your surgery and it also depends upon the person’s commitment to new eating habits and regular exercise.  Weigh loss usually is a slower rate after gastric bypass surgery. The average weight loss in lap band surgery was approximately 40% excess weight.

  • What are the Risks?

Lap- Band surgery carries the same risks as other laparoscopic surgical procedure but the risk is much less than gastric bypass surgery.  If the band needs to be removed or replaced it also additional surgery but there are few problems that occur after lap band surgery. Surgical techniques have been improved to reduce the risk of complications.

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