Bariatrics at Hackensack Meridian Health

Lap Band Surgery in New Jersey

Lap-Band Surgery for Weight Loss

Adjustable and completely reversible
Food is digested and absorbed normally
Limits the amount of food you can eat

Lap-Band or gastric band surgery is performed by placing a band around the top part of the stomach to create a smaller section of stomach. The stomach becomes full on a smaller amount of food. The stomach also empties more slowly, thereby relieving hunger. Digestion occurs normally and food absorption is not affected.

If the rate of weight loss is not where you want it to be, the band can be adjusted or removed.

Is the Lap-Band Right for You?

BMI between 30-40 with one or more weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or sleep apnea
Body mass index (BMI) higher than 40
Willingness to make a life-long commitment to new eating habits

Bariatric surgeons at Hackensack Meridian Health are highly experienced in gastric band surgery. We can help you decide if this approach is right for you.

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Advantages of Lap-Band Surgery

Faster recovery than other types of weight loss surgery
No cutting or stapling of the stomach
No intestinal re-routing
Adjustable without surgery
Individualized size restriction
Compatible with pregnancy
Completely reversible to restore normal stomach anatomy
No dumping syndrome – symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, weakness, sweating, faintness or diarrhea – when eating too much sugar or large amounts of food
No risk of anemia

Potential Disadvantages of Lap-Band Surgery

Access port may leak or twist, requiring surgery to correct the problem
Band may erode into the stomach wall
Band may slip out of place
Lack of feeling satisfied that you’ve had enough to eat
Lower percentage of weight loss than with gastric bypass surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lap-Band surgery and how does it promote weight loss?

What are the main advantages of Lap-Band surgery?

Who is a good candidate for Lap-Band surgery?

You may be a candidate for Lap-Band surgery if you have:

A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher.
A BMI between 30 and 40, along with one or more weight-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea.
A willingness to make a lifelong commitment to new eating habits.

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