Why Patients Are Choosing to Remove Their LAP-BAND® And Are Considering Revisional Surgery
The LAP-BAND® is a type of bariatric surgery that quickly became popular in the early 2000s. Its popularity grew annually until 2008, then began to decline rapidly as the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy became the most commonly performed bariatric procedure. The LAP-BAND® procedure involves placing a band around the stomach to limit the amount of food that can be eaten in one sitting, thereby leading to weight loss. While it can be an effective way to lose weight, many patients are now choosing to have their LAP-BAND® removed and are considering revisional surgery for better results. Many are choosing to revise their LAP-BAND® to a sleeve gastrectomy. One of the primary reasons why patients are choosing to remove their LAP-BAND® is due to complications or dissatisfaction with results. Some people experience nausea, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing after having the surgery, while others find that they have not lost enough weight or have regained some of their lost weight back