Obesity is very common and for many people – it hinders how they live their day to day lives. One popular way to help lose weight is through a surgical procedure called gastric banding, also known as lap band surgery.
Gastric banding involves placing an adjustable belt around the top part of the stomach through laparoscopic surgery. The silicone band can be tightened by adding saline to fill it and it’s connected to a port that is put under the skin of the abdomen. The port will remove or add saline to the band.
The band will restrict the size of the stomach and the amount of food that it will hold. It slows the passage of food that enters the intestine and will signal the brain to make the stomach feel fuller with a lesser amount of food.
Are you a candidate for Lap Band Surgery?
Generally, candidates for lap band surgery need to be over age 18 and have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 to 40 and will need to have medical conditions that are related to being overweight or obese, including diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea.
Doctors will also look at the patient’s medical history to determine if traditional diet and exercise has ever been effective. Patients that have a history of gastrointestinal, heart, or lung issues will need to be evaluated carefully, as this can make them very high risk for the surgery.
If you are considering this surgery to help lose weight, contact our team of professionals at WeightWise. We will discuss your options, look closely at your medical history, and talk to you about what preparations you need to take if surgery is right for you.
Many times, lifestyle changes need to happen before surgery, including eating smaller meals and weaning off of higher calorie foods. Watch one of our seminars or contact us today to schedule an appointment and talk to our experienced doctors and surgeons about getting your weight loss journey started!
I have myofacial and fibromyalgia so its so hard to do core exercises to lose my stomach, this is most ive weighed in my lifetime, i hate myself and i feel like im living in someones body plus i have high blood pressure
Good Morning Penny! If you are considering bariatric surgery, the first step is to watch the free online seminar. Then we will get you in to see the surgeon whom will discuss the pros and cons of each surgery, review your health history, and discuss our process to operation. They will also go over any questions/concerns that you may have at this time.
You can watch the seminar online at https://weightwise.com/seminars/#seminar-tabs
Hi my name is kristal Miera and my weight keeps going up iam 5’2 184pds and cant lose its I’m over weight and need help dont eat to much but still gain my number is 9519076431
Good Morning Kristal! If you are considering bariatric surgery, the first step is to watch the free online seminar. Then we will get you in to see the surgeon whom will discuss the pros and cons of each surgery, review your health history, and discuss our process to operation. They will also go over any questions/concerns that you may have at this time.
You can watch the seminar online at https://weightwise.com/seminars/#seminar-tabs
Hello, I am Rebecca Ledbetter. I’m 57 yrs old, and most of my entire life I’ve never had any problems with being overweight. That is, until about 5-7 yrs ago, when I seemingly went from normal weight, straight to obesity! The weight is almost exclusively in my stomach area. My arms and legs are not fat. I am 5’7″ tall and now weigh 205 lbs. I have MS, Diabetes, Hypertension and Sleep Apnea. I am disgusted with how I look AND feel. Because of limited mobility from MS, it’s extremely difficult to exercise, even walk. Please let me know if I’d be a proper candidate for one of the surgery options. I am insured through Medicare and United Health Care. Thank you very much!
Good Morning Rebecca! Yes, those are qualifiers for bariatric surgery. However, those would be great questions to ask one of our operating physicians. If you are considering bariatric surgery, the first step is to watch the free online seminar. Then we will get you in to see the surgeon whom will discuss the pros and cons of each surgery, review your health history, and discuss our process to operation. They will also go over any questions/concerns that you may have at this time.
You can watch the seminar online at https://weightwise.com/seminars/#seminar-tabs
Hi im a 51yr old female 5’6″ weigh 250lbs i have copd would i be a candidate for surgery
Good Morning Jeanne! That would be great questions to ask one of our operating physicians. If you are considering bariatric surgery, the first step is to watch the free online seminar. Then we will get you in to see the surgeon whom will discuss the pros and cons of each surgery, review your health history, and discuss our process to operation. They will also go over any questions/concerns that you may have at this time.
You can watch the seminar online at https://weightwise.com/seminars/#seminar-tabs
I am auto immune deficient. I am 53, need a head start. To be able to not think about it al the time. Drink my soup. I need a starting place. I used to just starve myself but I can’t do it anymore.
Good Morning Angela! If you are considering bariatric surgery, the first step is to watch the free online seminar. Then we will get you in to see the surgeon whom will discuss the pros and cons of each surgery, review your health history, and discuss our process to operation. They will also go over any questions/concerns that you may have at this time.
You can watch the seminar online at https://weightwise.com/seminars/#seminar-tabs
Hi im 60 yrs old 5’5” and weigh 183. I have frequent heart burn, my legs ache really bad after being on them for a bit and i have rashes between the rolls in my belly. I have atrial fib, tired alot and may have sleep apnea. Would i qualify for bariatric surgery?
Hey Susan! That would be a great question for one of our operating physicians. The first step to the program is to watch the free online seminar. Then someone will contact you to set you up with an appointment to see the surgeon whom will discuss the pros and cons of each surgery, review your health history, and discuss our process to operation. You can watch the seminar online at https://weightwise.com/seminars/#seminar-tabs