With obesity levels reaching epidemic proportions in society, weight loss
surgery has emerged as a popular, and potentially life saving option. Many people who suffer from obesity (a BMI reading of
35 or greater) and morbid obesity (BMI greater than 40) have little or no success with conventional weight reduction treatments.
Doctors are starting to recognise that many patient's obese condition can be diagnosed as a disease, rather than a lack of willpower. While dieting can
assist them with weight loss, the loss is only temporary, and a more permanent solution needs to be considered.
LapBand surgery (also known as obesity surgery, laparoscopic banding,
bariatric surgery, gastric banding) has emerged as a safe and viable
option, with over 180,000 of the procedures having been performed worldwide.
The LapBand is applied using relatively straight forward key hole surgery
which is a lot less invasive than normal surgery and generally allows the
patient to return to normal activities within a day or two. The band is placed around the upper stomach,
which takes away the appetite
of the patient and helps them overcome their struggle with hunger.
The procedure is adjustable, reversible and does not involve any cutting
of the stomach, stapling or gastric bypass.
At the Gold Coast Obesity Surgery Centre, you are supported before,
during and after the procedure by our team of dedicated professionals.
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