LAP-BAND Surgery
About Our LAP-BAND Surgery Program
The benefits of weight-loss surgery go beyond what the eye can see. If you are obese, surgery to lose weight may be safer than carrying around those extra pounds
A study by the National Institutes of Health found that 10 to 15 years after having weight-loss surgery, obese patients were less likely to develop — and more likely to recover from — diabetes and other heart disease risk factors.
Weight-loss surgery appears to improve the body's ability to control blood sugar levels. It may even reverse type 2 diabetes. By helping you lose weight, it may also lower your risk for serious conditions such as heart disease and stroke.
At Jersey Shore University Medical Center, our expert physicians and dedicated staff work with you to ensure the best results. From initial testing at our Sleep Center, to nutrition and psychological consultations, our patients have access to a multidisciplinary team and the complete continuum of Meridian services to provide presurgical clearance, useful information about the procedure, and education and support after surgery.
The LAP-BAND® System Procedure
Less invasive. Fewer risks. Faster recovery.
With no cutting or stapling of the stomach, the LAP-BAND® System offers fewer risks and a generally faster recovery time than more extensive weight loss surgeries such as gastric bypass — so you can be back to your normal activity in usually about a week's time.
The Procedure
In most cases, the LAP-BAND® System is put into place during a laparoscopic procedure, using general anesthesia. The procedure is performed using long, thin instruments inserted through a few tiny incisions. Often done on an outpatient basis, the surgery itself typically takes about an hour.
Step One: The LAP-BAND® System is implanted around the upper part of your stomach, much like a belt.
Step Two: A tube is then connected from the LAP-BAND® System to a small access port, fixed beneath the skin of your abdomen.
Step Three: After the first four to six weeks, adjustments to the LAP-BAND® System are made through the access port. This is done as needed — more frequently in the first year — to maintain optimal weight loss, by adding or removing saline solution.
Long-term Success
For the LAP-BAND® System to be effective in the long term, it must become a part of an overall healthy way of life. Through lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and a healthy diet, many patients are able to manage their weight for better health.
Care Locations
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753
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