Lap-band Procedure - Placidway

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB), or lap-band surgery is a bariatric surgical procedure that treats obesity by reducing food consumed by the stomach through an adjustable band placed around the top portion of the stomach. Only small incisions are made near the belly button and a small laparoscopic camera (along with long-handled instruments) are inserted thru the incision to guide and perform the procedure.

Lap-band is highly recommended for:

• Obese individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more
• Patients with a BMI between 35 and 40 with 2 or more medical conditions that are improved with weight loss. (Check the list below.)

Medical conditions that might make Lap-band an option:

• Sleep apnea
• Diabetes
• Osteoarthritis
• GERD
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Metabolic syndrome

How Much Does Lap-Band Surgery Cost?

In the US, the cost for lap-band surgery ranges between $10,000 to $33,000. Overall it averages $15,410. In Canada, it can range between $15,400 and $17,700.

You can lose the weight and fight obesity in India thru a Lap-band Package that starts $7,300 only!