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
I’m 5’5 & 160 lbs. I’m 37 years old & I’m 40 lbs heavier after my third child! Interested in this procedure. I have hypertension, thyroid issues and had cholestasis ( liver failure) with my third pregnancy from being overweight. Being over weight is adding to these health complications. Could I be a candidate?
Good Morning JD! That would be a great question to ask on 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
I want to know if a person has to a certain weight not considering any health problems. For instance a 5’4 person should weigh what weight should a person be before they consider the lapband?
Hi, Mary! That is a great question to ask one of our operating physicians, as they will be able to do a full evaluation and provide individualized recommendations, including weight guidelines, as there are many factors to consider with bariatric surgeries. 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
I am almost 37 yo, 5’5 and about 210lbs. I workout and eat farley well but my weight will not go down. As of right now i dont have health issues except occasional high blood pressure and issues with sleeping (habe not been diagnosed with aleep apnea but my dr has referred me to be tested) but on both sides of my family there is high blood pressure, sleep apnea and diabetes due to being overweight and were not present until they were overweight. I dont want to have to wait until i get to a poimt of getting the health issues because i cant loose weight. Am i a candidate for the surgery?
Hi, Leah! That is a great question to ask one of our operating physicians, as they will be able to do a full evaluation and provide individualized recommendations, including if you would be a candidate for bariatric surgery or not, as there are many factors to consider with bariatric surgeries. 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
Hi my mom is haven’t health issues and she weights somewhere between 450 and 500 she has gotten where she strugglea to walk has lost the feeling in hands and arms now has a soccer ball sized tumor of some sort in her stomach but all the doctors tell her she is to over weight to do any of the surgeries to have a better way of health so she can’t help her self and the doctors wont help her and I’m not even sure if she to big for this but I’m running outta options to help her with no help shes short around 5 5 or so so how big is to big to try to get help
Hi, Chastidy! That is something we would recommend to discuss with our operating surgeons, as they will be able to do full evaluations and provide personalized recommendations, to determine the best outcome. At WeightWise, our patients also meet with nurse practitioners, dietitians, and exercise physiologists to make sure other factors are also important to consider with weight loss surgeries. 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. You can call our front desk as well, and they can set you up with a virtual appointment to visit one of our providers, at 405-359-2475.