Lap band weight loss surgery is a restrictive bariatric surgery procedure that limits the gastric capacity so the patient looses weight because of reduced food intake. All patients who undergo bariatric surgery must be aware of pre and post surgery requirements and be sure to fully understand them.

Bariatric surgery in the form of laparoscopic weight loss banding, is for patients who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m2+ or those with BMI of 35+ who suffer from obesity-related morbidity. The age range is from 14 to 65, nevertheless, there can be exceptions to this rule.

• a. Does not alter gastric anatomy much.
• b. It is reversible.
• c. Technically, it is the fastest option.

• Slipping
• Gastric perforation
• Gastric erosion
• Vomiting
• Impossibility to produce restriction
• Impossibility for placing it.

Weight loss surgery of this type (laparoscopic adjustable gastric band) is a procedure to place a devise around the stomach, through laparoscopic surgery, that has an adjustable band with a valve. In this way, the devise limits the amount of food intake and makes the person feel full sooner. Each time the patient eats more than is allowed, some discomfort will be experienced.

We at Clínica Bíblica Hospital use a Swedish gastric band (Obtech by Johnson & Johnson), the original devise for this technique.

One night stay is usually required.

Laparoscopic adjustable banding takes between 45 minutes and two hours.