The lap-band system is a very popular weight loss surgery when diets, formulas, exercises and various other procedures to help reduce weight have failed.
If you are overweight, the constant battle and fight to reduce weight will not only have adverse effects on your body but also on your mind. You are sure to be stressed a lot and wish for a magic cure to help reduce excess weight.
You have probably searched the net for more information about weight loss treatments and procedures, read about this procedure and come to the conclusion that it is the right one for you. Well, it may be so read on.
This is the best option if you have a body mass index of over 40.
If you are a woman who is 80 pounds overweight or a man who is 100 pounds overweight, this procedure will help you get rid of all the excess weight and maintain your ideal weight and subsequently get rid of all the illnesses that come from being fat such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and mental stress.
This is a less invasive surgery and can be performed on people who are not suffering from any gastrointestinal tract inflammatory diseases, severe lung or heart disease and a few other problems.
Although it does not in any way hinder pregnancy, it cannot be done when you are pregnant.
Lap Band Procedure
It is performed under general anesthesia and takes about an hour to perform. Three to five incisions are made in this surgery that is done laparoscopically.
A small camera and a viewing tube are inserted along with the Lap-band, which is placed and locked onto the upper part of the stomach and kept secure with sutures.
This band can be loosened or tightened by filling the port or emptying it to expand or contract the size.
The whole procedure (that can be reversed if needed) can also be done with a single incision.
The lap band silicon belt reduces the size of your stomach considerably and as it will be able to hold very little food, you are able to reduce your intake. You will feel full even after you eat a little and begin to lose weight.
If you inflate the port with saline, you can accelerate weight loss. However, if you are having any side effects or want to loosen the band you can decrease the amount of saline.
Post Lap Band
This is a life altering surgery and you will have to prepare yourself for it even before it is performed.
You will have to restrict your food intake and begin to eat small meals and drink about eight cups of non-carbonated fluids that are low in calories.
You will also have to quit smoking, as it will harm the healing process. If you can, it would also be better if you do mild exercises.
If after this diet you are able to lose 10 to 20 pounds, your chances of losing the excess weight quickly is high.
Your stay at the hospital will also be reduced. Tell your doctor about any medications you take, health issues and problems before preparing for the surgery to avoid complications.
You will have to follow the instructions that are given very carefully after the surgery for a perfect recovery. Only a liquid diet must be taken for the first two weeks after surgery. A semi-solid diet is recommended after this period.
Solid foods can be consumed six weeks after the procedure. You will have to drink lots of water but not with meals.
You are likely to lose around 40% of your excess weight in the first year and about 55% in the second. This is a highly effective surgery and lap band before and after pictures bare testimony to this fact.
Before and After Photos
