LAP BAND SURGERY

The only permanent solution to weight management involves the creation of a positive relationship with food through healthy eating, exercise and dealing with negative thoughts that trigger overeating. When we ingest more calories (energy in) than the body needs (energy out) the extra calories are stored as fat. To lose weight, the amount of daily calories burned by the body must exceed the calories consumed.

Gradualy over time the Adjustable Gastric Band (LAP-BAND®) limits the amount of food that you can eat through an early sensation of fullness through periodic adjustments to the band. For that reason we encourage you to choose healthy foods. Another goal is to help you improve your quality of life. If you choose healthy, lean foods, you will certainly lose more weight than if you choose to eat highly processed, fatty foods. The long term goal is to help you make healty food choices.