A Lap Band is a silicone belt wrapped around the stomach to control hunger and feel full. A lap band device is introduced through tiny (1cm) incisions in the abdomen and is placed around the upper part of the stomach. The resulting pouch (or the "new stomach") dramatically reduces the functional capacity of the stomach. The band has a balloon from the inside that is adjustable and can reduce stoma size, thus prolonging the period of fullness.
LAP BAND SURGERY:
The lap band surgery is performed under general anesthesia and can last between 30 minutes and 1 hour. The Band is fitted around the uppermost part of the stomach, forming a 15cc small pouch. It is designed so that it can be inflated or deflated at any time after the operation. This helps the patient continually lose weight until they reach their goals. The restriction takes place in the radiology suite and normally takes 15 minutes. This simple procedure is painless. They inject saline into a port placed under the skin in the wall of the stomach. The tube that comes off of the band leads to the port.
LAP banding requires no cutting or stapling of the stomach, but is done laparoscopically through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon injects harmless carbon dioxide gas into the abdomen to expand it. Small tubes are then inserted to create passages for the surgical instruments. A tiny camera on one tube allows an inside view for LAP band placement.
AFTER THE SURGERY:
The picture shown above is after the surgery which controls the diet by the band which is placed upper part of the stomach. It is also called as "Baby stomach".
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