Lap Band
Write a ReviewAn inflatable band is placed around the top portion of the stomach, shrinking it's size. Patients then consume less, resulting in weight loss.
Average Price: $8,475
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acts9 spent $18,000 in Marina Del Rey, CA Updated 3 days ago
Hi everyone my name is Tabitha and on December 31, 2010 I had lap band surgery. I received a 14cc allergen band. On surgery date I weighed 340 and lost 10 pounds by doing the pre-op diet.My thoughts and views on the lap band have changed dramatically since that day. You see I didn't realize how... Read more
Pr21 spent $17,000 in Saskatchewan, SK Updated 3 days ago
Tried every darn diet out there. Lose weight then gain it back plus more. So happy I did it. I paid for the procedure myself. Very easy in many ways. But you still have to work at it. Exercise is good for everyone. Watch your portions. Get a support group started if there isn't one available.... Read more
D.Weeber spent $14,000 in Teaneck, NJ Updated 4 days ago
My highest recorded weight was 550 pounds Feb of 2010. My surgeon put me on a preop diet until she was comfortable doing the surgery on me due to being high risk.I was finally banded on 8/3/2010, and happy to announce I lost a grand total of 301 pounds.I am extremely pleased with my lap band. Read more
lipstix64 spent $10,000 in White Plains, NY Updated 5 days ago
My new life began that day. Recovery was quick, no stitches. Learning how to eat was a challenge and still is, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Sometimes, eating too much makes me vomit, but then it Keeps me conscious of what I eat. I get full much faster and stay full longer. lost 100... Read more
reneecyr spent $17,000 in Modesto, CA Updated 7 days ago
I had difficulties directly following surgery caused by an infection to my incisions. I also had difficulties finding restriction. I love the fact that a band can be filled and unfilled, however it is very important to be sure what you have in your band at all times.I frequently got sick with... Read more
Leslee Glastonbury spent $12,000 in Glastonbury, CT Updated 7 days ago
Being morbidly obese most of my entire life (since age 5), I was used to be being teased, harassed, bullied and ignored by family, classmates, teachers and parents. I kept to myself and with most people in this situation, food became our best friend and emotional outlet.Not knowing that a... Read more
Lolo's LB Living spent $7,000 in Phoenix, AZ Updated 8 days ago
I had my lapband placed 2.5 years ago. I have lost 103 pounds so far. I am at goal. I am at a normal BMI, and I am off all of my Blood Pressure Meds. I have not had any problems with my band or my experience.My suggestion is do your research so that you will be prepared for the required... Read more
JEMILESATL spent $450 in Atlanta, GA Updated 8 days ago
As I was approaching my 40th birthday I knew, deep in my soul that I needed to make some changes in my life. Life was passing me by... I was sitting on the sofa wishing, hoping and dreaming instead of taking action.I was 325lbs and miserable with my life. I saw an ad for a local bariatric... Read more
kagcee spent $6,000 in Belgium Updated 12 days ago
I had band fitted April 2006 as I weighed nearly 22 stones and was an English Size 24 at 5ft 4inches I was morbidly obese! I was in hospital for 1 night and then back to hotel for 1 night then fly home. After surgery was in lot of pain, more than I thought, Dr said this was due to strong muscle... Read more
Kelita NJ from Freehold NJ Updated 16 days ago
I began my weight loss journey in 2009 when I decided to peruse Lap Band surgery through my insurance company. Getting approved by insure was no easy task, I spent a lot of money visiting countless doctors and jumping through hoops doing more tests than I have ever experienced in my life, like 6... Read more
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