Lap band surgery in Los Angeles-All about Lap band Surgery

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ALL ABOUT LAP BAND SURGERY
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WHAT IS LAP BAND SURGERY?

• Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery
  is performed to make the stomach smaller and
  restrict the amount of food the stomach can hold.

The surgery involves the implantation of silicone
ring around the upper part of the stomach thus
leaving only the lower part of the stomach to
take food. The smaller stomach helps the person
to eat less and feel full.
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WHY LAP BAND SURGERY?

• Lap Band surgery might be needed for who are in
  need to restrict the food intake. Usually, the
  treatment is suggested to people who are involved
  in weight loss program.

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WHO ARE THE RIGHT CANDIDATES?

• Candidates above 18 years
• BMI should be greater than 40 or twice the amount
  of ideal weight
• The candidate should have been struggling
  overweight for 5 years

• Should have attempted weight loss procedures
  without much success.
• Overweight should not have resulted from any
  diseases
• Should not be an alcoholic

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SURGERY

• Surgeons use laparoscopic techniques with tiny
  incisions to fasten the inflatable silicone band
  in the patients abdomen. Patients will have
  slight pains post operation and can recover fully
  in a few weeks

• After surgery, the diameter of the band can be
  reduced in a hospital as per the wish of the
  individual in no time.

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BENEFITS OF LAP BAND SURGERY

• Very effective in treating overweight or obese
• Lower risk of malnutrition
• Simple and minimum invasive surgical procedures
• Adjustable as per the individuals wish

• Can be removed quite easily during certain
  situations such as pregnancy
• Can be helpful in controlling type-2 diabetes.

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DO YOU FEEL THAT YOU MIGHT NEED LAP BAND SURGERY?
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH DR. CARLSON LIU

• For further details Visit www.drcarsonliu.com

Address Dr. Carson Liu, 1301 20th Street
440 Santa Monica,  CA 90404, Phone  (310)
208-0474