Gastric Band Surgery

A laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, commonly called a lap-band, A band, or LAGB, is an inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity, intended to decrease food consumption.

Often 70% of those who do have the surgery do not manage to lose excessive amounts of weight, regain weight, and have the lap-band removed after ten years of the initial surgery.

Complications/long-term risks: