Watch the video below and find out more. Once you complete the video, complete the short quiz and application on next page. 1. The National Institute of Health states that surgery is the most effective and only method which results in significant weight loss long term.(Required) Yes No 2. An advantage to the Lap Band surgery is that there is no stomach stapling or intestinal rerouting.(Required) Yes No 3. The Lap Band has the highest complication rate of weight loss surgeries.(Required) Yes No 4. A soft silicon band is placed around the top of the stomach creating a pouch the size of a softball.(Required) Yes No 5. This procedure is performed as an outpatient(Required) Yes No 6. Aftercare is not critical to your success.(Required) Yes No 7. A typical patient will have about 5-6 band adjustments.(Required) Yes No 8. Improvements to health problems can include improvements to DM, HTN, Sleep Apnea and GERD.(Required) Yes No 9. Expected weight loss is 6-8 pounds per week for the first year of the Lap Band.(Required) Yes No 10. A Lap Band patient can expect to comfortably eat a small solid meal.(Required) Yes No Δ
