We hear a lot about LA lap band stomach surgery, but do you really know what is involved in this procedure? This is the simplest of all the weight loss surgeries and is less invasive than either the Roux-en-Y or the duodenal switch.
With this surgery an adjustable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach and sewn in place. A balloon on the inside of the band sits against the stomach. The band has tubing that is connected to a port that is inserted under the skin and secured to the abdominal wall muscle. This port can be accessed with a special needle. The balloon is blown up or adjusted by putting saline through a needle into a port. Lap Band Surgery Risks
The saline travels through the body by way of the tubing and then into the balloon. When to balloon is inflated the band tightens around the stomach, slowing down the passage of food through the band. This gives you feeling that your stomach is full and if you keep eating you may vomit. Because your digestive system was not altered, all your calories will be absorbed. There is no problem with malabsorption, which can be the case with the Roux-en-Y.
There is a lot to consider when you are thinking about gastric bypass surgery. The type of gastric bypass surgery I had was determined by the type that my insurance company would pay for and that was the Roux-en-Y. My surgeon seemed to favor the Roux-en-Y over the lap band. He considered it more permanent, but you can be successful at losing weight with any of these obesity surgeries if you are willing to follow the instructions that are given to you by your gastric bypass support professionals. La lap band stomach surgery can change your life, but how much weight you will lose will be up to you in the end.