Everything You Want to Know About Weight Loss Surgery Options

Lapband Surgery or Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

‘Lapband’ Surgery is probably the most well-known surgery for obesity currently available. Both surgeries involve placing a restrictive ‘band’ around the the stomach, which reduces the amount of food able to be ingested in a sitting.  The procedure is done via keyhole surgery and takes about 30 – 45 minutes.  The band is adjustable, and the procedure is reversal.  The Gastric Band is said to enable the user to lose half their body weight in two years!

The band is made of medical grade silicon and is made ‘tighter’ by inserting saline.  Think of it like an inflatable donut. The procedure is done via keyhole surgery so is less invasive than the Gastric Sleeve operation.

To be a candidate for Lapband surgery, one of the requirements is a BMI of 35 – 40.

Where is it done:

Click here for a list of clinics Australia Wide

How much does Lapband Surgery Cost?

Prices start from $4900.00

However there are additional costs involved including:

• Initial doctor consultation
• Blood Tests and X-Rays
• Possibly Psychologist appointments
• Dietitian appointments
• Anaesthetist and Assist Surgeon Costs
• Post Operative Appointments and Follow-up
• Band adjustments

Pro’s of Lapband Surgery:

• Reduction in weight over a two-year period
• Many patients advise that their grocery bills are reduced by up to $50/week
• Reversible procedure

Con’s of Lapband Surgery:

• Weight loss is slower via Lapband Surgery than Gastric Sleeve Surgery
• You will have an ‘implanted medical device’ in your body that will require monitoring by medical professionals.
• The access port can ‘leak’ which will mean revisional surgery.

More Information:

• Expected Weight Loss Time for Gastric Sleeve
• Patients Guide to Gastric Sleeve Surgery
• Reviews – Gastric Sleeve Surgery

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Obesity