Lap-Band also known as laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, is an
inflatable silicone band that is placed around the gastroesophageal junction
using minimally invasive techniques; creating a small pouch which allows for
only small portions of food to be consumed during meals. It does not
require stapling the stomach or bypassing the intestines in any way. This
procedure takes about 1 hour in the operating room, with one overnight
stay in the hospital and it is just as effective as gastric bypass.
Our minimally invasive surgery for weight loss is proven to work. Our surgeons use cutting edge techniques to make surgery safer for you. At our practice, we pride ourselves on our patient service. We offer a knowledgeable staff, safe and proven procedures and the latest in medical technology.
We've created this website to include information on our practice, along with general wellness information.
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Checking your BMI is simple. Just click
on the
BMI
page on this website and fill in your
height, weight, and gender - and it does
the rest. If your BMI is high, but not
high enough to be a candidate for the
Lap-Band or gastric bypass surgery,
don't worry - we can still help.
You must be at least
100lbs. overweight to be considered
a candidate for bariatric surgery.
Once you have determined whether
your BMI qualifies you for weight
loss surgery, you will need to
decide if surgical treatment is
right for you.
If you find that your BMI does not meet our requirements for surgical treatment, we do offer non-surgical treatment for morbid obesity. Our doctors and professional staff will design a weight loss program that's just right for you - during your enrollment into our Health & Wellness Program for Morbid Obesity.
If you find that your BMI does not meet our requirements for surgical treatment, we do offer non-surgical treatment for morbid obesity. Our doctors and professional staff will design a weight loss program that's just right for you - during your enrollment into our Health & Wellness Program for Morbid Obesity.
If your BMI is 50 or greater, you
may still enroll into our program
however, you must lose enough weight
during your enrollment period to
bring your BMI down to 49 or less to
qualify for surgery.
This website is intended to provide general information only. Please see a doctor for medical treatment.
This website is intended to provide general information only. Please see a doctor for medical treatment.
Lap-Band has been approved by
the FDA since 2001 and the number of
patients choosing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding over gastric
bypass is increasing each year, however both are options for the treatment of morbid
obesity. Currently, there are 2 adjustable gastric band systems that are approved
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for marketing in the United States.
Studies have shown that Lap-Band placement results in almost no risk of
post-operative complications and because this procedure is classified as a restrictive
operative procedure, it means that food intake is restricted, however you
never lose nutrients. Dr. Patel and Dr. Adeyeri both perform Lap-Band surgery- meet Dr. Patel
by clicking here and meet Dr. Adeyeri by clicking here.
patients choosing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding over gastric
bypass is increasing each year, however both are options for the treatment of morbid
obesity. Currently, there are 2 adjustable gastric band systems that are approved
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for marketing in the United States.
Studies have shown that Lap-Band placement results in almost no risk of
post-operative complications and because this procedure is classified as a restrictive
operative procedure, it means that food intake is restricted, however you
never lose nutrients. Dr. Patel and Dr. Adeyeri both perform Lap-Band surgery- meet Dr. Patel
by clicking here and meet Dr. Adeyeri by clicking here.
Gastric Bypass is a procedure in which most of the stomach is bypassed
and a small stomach pouch is created. In 2006, 177,000 people in the United States
had gastric bypass surgery. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has 2 parts. During the
surgery, the stomach is divided into a large portion and a much smaller portion. The
smaller part of the stomach is then sutured or stapled off from the remainder of the
original stomach creating a small pouch. This is commonly known as stomach stapling.
Much like gastric banding, gastric bypass will limit the amount of food and/or liquid a
person will be able to consume; about 1/2 to 1 cup.
In the second stage of this surgical procedure, the new, smaller stomach is then
disconnected from the duodenum which is the 1st part of the small intestine. The
surgeon then re-connects it to the jejunum. During this surgery the duodenum is
bypassed, therefore the food a person consumes will go directly to the jejunum;
reducing the calories that will be absorbed by the body. This will lead to
mal-absorption of food and nutrients. While gastric bypass can be performed
laparoscopically, there are still risks you should know. Dr. Adeyeri performs
gastric bypass-to meet him click here.
Please visit our risks and benefits page.
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