According to a poll on RealSelf.com, a Web site community that allows medical experts to interact with individuals who have had or who are interested in cosmetic enhancement, the LAP-BAND® procedure boasts an 89% satisfaction rate. This statistic is not surprising – I have performed several surgeries using LAP-BAND for Los Angeles area men and women who have been very pleased with their results. Most individuals enjoy sustained, gradual weight loss with an improved sense of confidence and heightened self-esteem. And while there are other methods of weight loss surgery available, here are just a few reasons why the LAP-BAND is so popular:
- LAP-BAND surgery produces an average 50 – 60% reduction in excess weight over the course of 2 – 3 years.
- LAP-BAND offers ongoing weight loss with an adjustable ring that can be altered to accommodate the patient’s weight loss goals.
- Complications, side effects, and recovery time associated with LAP-BAND are generally less than with gastric bypass surgery.
- LAP-BAND requires no stomach stapling or intestinal re-routing, and the procedure is completely reversible.