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.
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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