“Lap Band” comes from the word laparoscopy, which is the term used for minimally invasive surgical procedures. The silicone “Band” is placed around the upper part of the stomach to help you control your food intake, helping you achieve long-term, sustainable weight loss. The LAP-BAND® was approved by the FDA in 2001. Since its introduction, it is the number one selling adjustable gastric band. More than 100,000 lap band surgery procedures have been performed around the world.

In an effort to improve on the original success of lap band surgery, a new generation of adjustable gastric band has been approved by the FDA. The LAP-BAND AP® System is the most advanced adjustable gastric band made by Allergan. 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. At the same time, the 360 degree inflation area evenly distributes pressure for complete coverage of stomach anatomy. The LAP-BAND AP® System also has the highest available fill volume so your surgeon has the flexibility to offer more precise adjustments.

Each doctor is a certified and highly skilled lap band surgeon. Lap band surgery in San Antonio has a proven record of long-term success:

• #1 selling adjustable gastric band for weight loss worldwide
• More than 500,000 LAP-BAND® System devices distributed worldwide
• Over ten years of medical studies and academic publications follow-up
• Sets the "gold standard" of care for obesity treatment for hundreds of surgeons world-wide