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Albany Surgical, P.C. - Lap-Band Weight-Loss Surgery

Lap-Band Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

How does the Lap-Band System work?

This 2 minute video describes how the Lap-Band gastric band works to help you achieve safe weight loss.  Unlike any other bariatric procudure, there is no stapling of the stomach, no parts of the digestive system are removed, and nothing is "re-routed".  It is totally adjustible, and can even be later removed if desired or necessary, though it is intended to be left in place permanently.

How is Lap-Band System surgery performed?

The Lap-Band surgery is performed laparoscopically--meaning thorought tiny incisions using special instruments and a videoscope.  Because it is minimally invasive surgery, it is generally performed on an outpatient basis without any need to spend even one night in the hospital.

This 2 minute video explains how the surgery is performed, and where the band is implanted within your body.



What is a Lap-Band adjustment, and how is it done?

This silent 30 second animated sequence demonstrates how the Lap-Band can be adjusted by simply injecting saline through the port which is located just below the skin surface.

When saline is added, the ring of the band becomes smaller and tighter, causing food to move more slowly into the stomach.  This can be used to make you feel full longer and eat less, thus increasing the speed at which you will lose weight.

When saline is removed from the band, the opposite effect occurs--you can consume more food and digest it faster.  This may be useful for patients that become pregnant or otherwise have a temporary need for more nutrition.  No other weight loss surgical procedure has the ability to be adjusted to meet your nutritional needs that may change throughtout your life.

Interested in learning more? FREE online seminar link

Lap-Band Video SeminarClick here to go to our FREE ONLINE SEMINAR page.  You will be able to view a 30 minute presentation on the Lap-Band system, which will answer many of your questions about the procedure, and how it can change your life.  This is particularly useful for our out-of-town patients that may find it difficult to attend our live local seminars.  The video seminar is divided into 3 segments of 10 minutes each.
Albany Surgical, PC - Albany, Georgia
Albany Surgical, PC
Joseph J. Burnette, MD
Chris C. Smith, MD, FACS
John B. Davis, Jr., MD, FACS
401 W. Fourth Ave.
Albany, GA 31701
Phone: (229) 434-4200
FAX: (229) 434-4208
1-800-537-6107
 
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 Gastric Band Seminar - Albany, Georgia
FREE Seminars are held at
Phoebe Northwest,
Conference Room B.
Contact Elizabeth Yesbick, RN at
(229) 312-0279 for more information.




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