Video of the Lap-Band Procedure

• Tiny incisions are made in the abdomen

• The Lap-Band is placed around the upper part of the stomach

• The resulting pouch dramatically reduces the capacity of the stomach

• The operation is performed under general anesthesia and takes 30 to 60 minutes

• The Lap-Band is adjustable by inflation or deflation at any time, which assists the patient in continually losing weight, until their weight loss goal is reached

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