Lap Band Surgery

The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System, is a well known brand name to those who have investigated surgical weight loss. Allergan is the pioneer of adjustable gastric banding in the United States with the first band approved by the FDA in 2001. Dr. Jessee was the first surgeon in to perform lap band surgery in Pinellas County Florida in 2003!

The name “LAP-BAND” comes from the minimally invasive surgical technique used (laparoscopy) and the silicone gastric band placed around the top of the upper part of your stomach. The LAP-BAND® System works by helping you control your food intake and supporting long term, sustainable weight loss.

The LAP-BAND® program is made up of two key parts – the LAP-BAND® System and My LAP-BAND® – an interactive, online program.

The LAP-BAND AP® System

The latest generation of the LAP-BAND® System – the LAP-BAND AP® System – is the most advanced adjustable gastric banding system approved by the FDA and was built on a proven heritage of effective laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding technology.

The LAP-BAND AP® System uses patented Omniform™ technology—soft, precurved, individual sections—and introduces a 360 degree inflation area. Omniform™ technology is designed to minimize the potential for leaks due to unwanted creases or folds (crease-fold failure). At the same time, the 360 degree inflation area evenly distributes pressure for complete coverage of stomach anatomy.

My LAP-BAND®

Making a positive, life-changing weight loss decision is a big commitment – and My LAP-BAND® is there for you all along the way. Your personalized My LAP-BAND® will help guide you through this journey, with helpful information and support. You can enter information about important milestones such as the seminar you attended, surgeon appointment, lap band surgery date, LAP-BAND®System surgeon and practice, and change your own settings as you wish.