Adjustable gastric band surgery is a safe and effective weight-loss option that has been available worldwide for nearly 15 years and has gained in popularity in the U.S. over the past seven years.

The procedure consists of implanting a small silastic inflatable band around the upper portion of your stomach. The surgeon then inflates the band with saline to create a restriction. This restriction creates a small pouch with a capacity of just two or three ounces. So, after eating a small amount of food, you will feel full.

Your weight loss during the first year after surgery can range from 30 to 40 percent of excess body weight; that amount can increase to 50% in the second year.

Consider these advantages of adjustable gastric banding:

• Is the least invasive surgical option
• Can customize degree of restriction for ideal rate of weight loss
• Can be adjusted without additional surgery
• Does not involve intestine rerouting, cutting or stapling of stomach wall or bowel
• Uses small incisions, minimal scarring
• Reduces pain and recovery period
• Has low risk of nutritional deficiencies that can be associated with other surgical options
• In the case of pregnancy, your stomach size can be increased to accommodate additional nutrition needs
• Helps to maintain long-term weight loss.

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