Everything You Want to Know About Weight Loss Surgery Options

Lapband Surgery or Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

‘Lapband’ Surgery is probably the most well-known surgery for obesity currently available. Both surgeries�involve placing a restrictive ‘band’ around the the stomach, which reduces the amount of food able to be ingested in a sitting. �The procedure is done via keyhole surgery and takes about 30 – 45 minutes. �The band is adjustable, and the procedure is reversal. �The Gastric Band is said to enable the user to lose half their body weight in two years!

The band is made of medical grade silicon and is made ‘tighter’ by inserting saline. �Think of it like an inflatable donut. The procedure is done via keyhole surgery so is less invasive than the Gastric Sleeve operation.

To be a candidate for Lapband surgery, one of the requirements is a BMI of 35 – 40.

Where is it done:

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How much does Lapband Surgery Cost?

Prices start from $4900.00

However there are additional costs involved including:

Initial doctor consultation
Blood Tests and X-Rays
Possibly Psychologist appointments
Dietitian appointments
Anaesthetist and Assist Surgeon Costs
Post Operative Appointments and Follow-up
Band adjustments

Pro’s of Lapband Surgery:

Reduction in weight over a two-year period
Many patients advise that their grocery bills are reduced by up to $50/week
Reversible procedure

Con’s of Lapband Surgery:

Weight loss is slower via Lapband Surgery than Gastric Sleeve Surgery
You will have an ‘implanted medical device’ in your body that will require monitoring by medical professionals.
The access port can ‘leak’ which will mean revisional surgery.

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