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If you are one of the many overweight men and women who are looking into surgical options for weight loss, you will need accurate and reliable information to help you make the best decision for your health.

LAP-BAND® Surgery is the fastest growing weight loss surgery in the United States. By learning about the lapband procedure, it will help you decide if it is the appropriate step for you to take in order to reach your weight loss goals.

We provide you with an overview of the LAPBAND® weight loss procedure, qualifications for surgery, costs, finding a surgeon, life after surgery, and expected weight loss results. The information provided will help you make an informed and confident decision. Read More

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ELIGIBILITY
Good Candidate for Lap-Band Surgery

Deciding to have a surgical weight loss procedure is a big step. Find out the patient criteria guidelines and see if you are an eligible candidate for LAP-BAND ® weight loss surgery.

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The LAP-BAND® System is a surgically implanted device used to help a person lose weight. If you are considering weight loss surgery and want to know more about the LAP-BAND® procedure, review the following quick facts and stats.


Number of LAP-BAND® Systems sold worldwide as of 2009:

  • Over 500,000

Date when the first LAP-BAND® System was placed:
  • 1993

Date when the US FDA approved the LAP-BAND® System:
  • June 5, 2001

Top three reasons LAP-BAND ® Surgery is the fastest-growing weight loss surgery in the US:
  • Safety
  • Reversibility
  • Adjustability

Average weight loss in patients following LAP BAND® Surgery:

  • 1-1/2 to 2 pounds per week
  • 50% of excess weight within the first year

Average operating time for LAP-BAND Surgery:
  • 40 minutes

Celebrities who have had LAP BAND Surgery include:
  • Gov. Chris Christie
  • Sharon Osbourne
  • Ann Wilson
  • Khaliah Ali
  • Brian Dennehy
  • Anne Diamond
  • Joe Gannascoli
  • John Daly
  • Caitlin Van Zandt

LAP-BAND® is a registered U.S. Trademark of Allergan, Inc. LapBand.us is an informational only site and is not affiliated with Allergan.