Expectations After Lap Band Surgery

The Lap-Band is a tool to help the patient lose weight and establish healthier eating habits as well as a more active lifestyle. The Lap-Band has to be used correctly in order for it to work or bring the desired results.

What the Lap-Band ultimately does:

• Limits the quantity of food that can be eaten.
• Makes the patient to fully chew their food.
• Causes gradual weight loss over aproximately three years.
• Alleviates most weight related health conditions.
• The patient must become personal responsibile to still control their weight
  by adjusting eating habits and not only rely on the band
• The patient also needs to be fully committed to make appointments with her or his surgeon / doctor in order for the band operation to be monitored and eliminate any side effects.