The Lap-Band®SystemOrigins of the name Gastric band weight loss surgery is usually done laparoscopically...thus the name "Lap-Band." What do kleenex tissues and lap-band have in common? The term "kleenex" is often used to describe any tissue even though Kleenex® is a trademarked name. When someone sneezes, you offer them a "kleenex," whether it's Kleenex® brand, Scotties® brand, or generic tissue, right? Similarly, "lap-band" is commonly used to describe gastric banding weight loss surgery regardless of the brand of gastric band that's used. Please note I use the term "Lap-Band" on this website to to describe gastric banding weight loss surgery regardless of which gastric band brand (say that fast 10 times!) you have/are getting. There are currently only two brands of approved adjustable gastric bands available in the United States (as of 12/08):
Read more on the procedure. IMPORTANT TO KNOW If you're a US citizen planning to go to Mexico for Lap-Band® surgery, make sure you're getting a US FDA approved band. You should have a gastric band that's approved for use in the US if you are planning to return to the US and follow up with a US doctor. Otherwise, you could run into some compatibility issues when trying to get your fills. So ask questions and make sure you know exactly which brand of gastric band you'll be receiving. I'd even go as far as to ask for the box so that you can see what you got. Even better... ...stay in the US for your surgery :) Your Personal Lap-Band® Guide HOME
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