In America, obesity is a leading cause of preventable death. As such, it is a major public health challenge. Millions of adults are overweight or obese. Because they are, they have a greater risk for health problems. Those problems include

  • high blood pressure
  • heart disease
  • type 2 diabetes
  • sleep apnea
  • respiratory problems

Important

The Inamed LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System can help. Combined with diet and a program of behavior modification, it offers you a chance to reduce your weight. When you do that, you can also minimize the risks to your health.

The LAP-BAND System is not a miracle cure. It is an aid to losing weight. Not everyone will lose weight or keep the weight off. lb get the long-lasting weight-loss results you want, you will need to work at it.

Informed Consent: Information for Patients Considering LAP-BAND” Adjustable Gastric Banding System Surgery

Before your surgery, you should know the risks connected with the LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System. You should also know what the possible complications are. To learn about these, talk with your surgeon. When you do, ask about all the risks. Ask about all possible complications. Also ask about symptoms and conditions that might suggest this surgery is not right for you. To help with that talk, Inamed Corporation has prepared this webpage: “Information for Patients, A Surgical Aid in the Treatment of Morbid Obesity.” Read it. Discuss what it says with your surgeon. Be sure you ask about terms you do not understand. You have to decide how willing you are to accept the risks and possible complications.

Additional Information:

You should also have other information. Talk with your surgeon about:

  • alternatives to LAP-BAND System surgery
  • the information in our package inserts
  • risks and benefits this procedure poses for you

Special Notice

The manufacturer of the LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System has designed, tested and manufactured it to be reasonably fit for its intended use. However, the LAP BAND System is not a lifetime product and it may break or fail, in whole or in part, at any time after implantation and notwithstanding the absence of any defect. Causes of partial or complete failure include, without limitation, expected or unexpected bodily reactions to the presense and position of the implanted device, rare or atypical medical complications, component failure and normal wear and tear. In addition, the LAP-BAND System may be easily damaged by improper handling or use. Please refer to the Risks, Complications and Adverse Events section in this document for a presentation of the general and specific risks and possible complications associated with the use of the LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System.

Results

  • Patient’s causes of failure
  • Lack of follow up care
  • Emotional issues (Support Groups).
  • Bad Habits (Stop eating in front of T. V.)
  • Improvements (“The life I Should Have”)
  • Physical Appearance and Self Esteem
  • Interpersonal Relationships (Embarrassment Gone)
  • Quality of life (I can move Again, and I?m not out of breath)
  • Sexual Activity (O. K. Nuff SAID)
  • Associated Diseases (Blood Pressure, Diabetes under control)
  • Return to Workforce (over 50%)
  • Increased Physical Activity Levels (over 75%)