Gastric banding is a surgical procedure to treat morbid obesity. The Lap Band is a less invasive procedure as compared to gastric bypass and it is reversible too. This surgical procedure requires no stapling or cutting. It is a surgical procedure done under anesthesia with laparoscopic methods & small incisions are made during this process.
A silicon band is placed around the upper region of stomach, creating a small pouch. A tube is connected from the device to an access port which is positioned beneath the abdomen. If any adjustments are expected after the surgery, they can be done through access port. There are two manufacturers of gastric banding systems approved by the FDA, the first one is the LAP-BAND® which was approved in 2001 and the REALIZE® Band which got approved in 2007.
Gastric banding helps the affected person to reduce the amount of meal intake. Restricting the calorie intake helps the patient to lose weight. You can get lap band for weight loss via http://www.thelapbandcenter.com/.
Candidates for gastric banding are those patients that have a BMI of 35 or greater & who have developed one or more obesity related medical conditions such as high cholesterol level, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, heart problems, etc.