Lap Band, or Laparoscopic obesity surgery is a procedure that is designed to help morbidly obese individuals lose weight and gain confidence, renewed health, and longevity. This surgery is not for everyone, however, and intensive physical and psychological tests are administered to anyone who is considering this procedure in order to determine whether or not [...]

The lap band system is a surgical procedure and like any other abdominal surgery it carries risks. These include but are not limited to infection, band slippage, stomach displacement, and leaking. Many of the risks involved can either be controlled by medication,or rectified through simple laparoscopic surgery.