JourneyLite

Some people have a hard time losing weight. Over and over again, we always hear this common problem, lose weight but afraid of surgery. Yet, there is one solution for this kind of dilemma and that is up to the expert hands of lap band surgeon. At JourneyLite.com , the surgeons who practice in their facilities are specializing the laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedure, most commonly referred to as the LAP-BAND® System or the Realize Band. All surgery is performed laparoscopically on an outpatient basis, so you will have surgery in the morning and should be discharged to go home a few hours later to enjoy the comforts of your own bed that night.

The adjustable gastric banding procedure is the only adjustable and reversible weight-loss surgery available in the United States today and is performed by making several tiny incisions in the upper abdomen. Small instruments – including a laparoscopic camera – are inserted through these tiny incisions into the abdomen. A silastic band is securely placed around the upper portion of the stomach, creating a small pouch and a narrow passage into the larger stomach. Once the band is in place and secure, the surgical instruments are removed and all incisions are closed.