The bariatric Lap-Band procedure really is quite simple. This surgery involves a band that tightens around the top part of the stomach to limit food intake. The band that will tighten the stomach is passed through small abdominal incisions. The stomach is not cut or punctured in any way. The surgery is painless under general anesthesia and only lasts around 30-60 minutes with a fast recovery. Recovery will generally not take longer than a 48 hour hospital stay.
The gastric band has a balloon- type device inside to allow the band to inflate or deflate as needed. The surgical procedure is done in a way that allows the doctor to inflate or deflate the device easily without surgery. Therefore, as the patient loses weight, the band can easily be tightened to adjust for the extra weight loss. If the band ends up getting too tight, again, the doctor can deflate it to loosen it the same way. If the desired amount of weight is lost and the patient is able to keep it off without the band, the band can easily be removed. The stomach should then return to normal. So, the Lap-Band procedure is completely reversible if the patient no longer needs it.
Even with bariatric procedures and surgeries, guidelines and doctor's orders must be followed to ensure success. If the patient is dedicated to following the doctor's orders while at home, goals will most likely be achieved. It is important to continue with the doctor's recommended dietary and fitness plans even after the device is removed to keep the weight off.
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