LAP-BAND Surgery
The Benefits of LAP-BAND
This laparoscopic treatment takes less than an hour to perform and has a shorter recovery time than other bariatric surgeries.
The gastric band placed during surgery is adjustable and can easily be tightened, loosened, or completely removed.
Since your gastrointestinal tract is left intact, there is a lower complication rate and your body will still absorb nutrients like it normally would.*
How Does LAP-BAND Work?
The LAP-BAND system is a gastric banding procedure designed to significantly reduce your stomach's capacity to hold food. A LAP-BAND is an inflatable silicone ring that is placed around the top portion of the stomach. LAP-BAND placement surgery is a laparoscopic procedure, meaning the surgeon can place the band by making only a few small incisions and inserting a surgical camera and precise surgical tools.
The LAP-BAND can be inflated or deflated over time to adjust the size of your stomach pouch. When you have less room in your stomach, you will feel fuller faster, which can result in significant weight loss.*
A Safe, Trusted Procedure
Why Patients Come to Tijuana, Mexico for LAP-BAND Treatment
Affordability
In the United States, LAP-BAND treatment can cost as much as $30,000, making it inaccessible for many patients. With Tijuana Bariatrics, however, LAP-BAND placement costs as little as $5,000.
Safety
The bariatric surgeons in the Tijuana Bariatrics preferred provider network are all highly educated and accomplished, and Blue Medical Tower in Tijuana, Mexico, satisfies rigorous U.S. requirements. Additionally, the medical tourism team will arrange for all of your ground transportation to and from San Diego International airport, as well as between the hospital and the hotel, so you will always be in trustworthy hands.
Experience
The medical professionals overseeing your surgery and post-operative care have helped thousands of patients through speedy and safe recoveries after weight loss surgery.
Matthew Davis
2019
Fantastic experience! I’m down 21 pounds in two weeks! I’ve already recommended others and will continue!
Heather Gibbens
2019
This was the best experience I could have hoped for. The hospital was clean and safe. The staff was amazing, kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend them to anyone considering bariatric surgery.
LAP-BAND Surgery Coordinated by Tijuana Bariatrics
When you choose to undergo weight loss surgery with Tijuana Bariatrics, you gain access to a network of highly trained and experienced surgeons, a surgical facility that meets all United States safety standards, and a medical tourism package that includes on-ground transportation and hotel arrangements.
LAP-BAND procedures coordinated by Tijuana Bariatrics are performed at Blue Medical Tower in Tijuana, Mexico. Depending on your case, your surgeon can use one of two types of bands, the LAP-BAND developed by Allergan or the Realize® Band, to complete your stomach's transformation.
Contact Tijuana Bariatrics Today!
If you are overweight and haven't been able to achieve weight loss through diet and exercise on your own, it may be time to consider bariatric surgery.
To learn more about LAP-BAND surgery or other bariatric procedures available through Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico, contact us online or call:
(800) 308-3607
Candidates for LAP-BAND
While it was once only available for patients with a body mass index of 40 or higher, patients can now take advantage of Low-BMI LAP-BAND.
Gastric banding can improve or resolve a range of health conditions, including asthma, hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, and GERD.
What's Your Body Mass Index?
Low-BMI LAP-BAND
Tijuana Bariatrics wants all patients to experience the advantages of a healthy body weight, so the practice is happy to coordinate low-BMI LAP-BAND for a range of candidates.
For many years, LAP-BAND® was only available to obese patients (with a body mass index of 40 or greater). The procedure was eventually extended to patients with a body mass index of 35 (the second medical level of obesity), and individuals who had certain conditions known to improve with weight loss, like diabetes or high blood pressure. Today, people with BMIs that are even lower can undergo LAP-BAND surgery.
You may be a candidate if:
- You are overweight
- You have unsuccessfully tried to lose weight through diet and exercise
- You are not currently pregnant, or planning to become pregnant soon
- You do not have certain medical conditions that would make you a poor candidate for surgery, such as heart disease
Of course, your candidacy for LAP-BAND will be based on factors other than just your body mass index. The best way to find out if this procedure is suitable for you is by speaking with a representative from Tijuana Bariatrics who can guide you through the candidacy process.
Patient Testimonial
"An amazing experience, as a nurse- the doctors, nurses & support staff were all top notch. I was beyond impressed." Jess Brown - 5-Star Google Review - 2019
Request an Online Consultation To Learn If You're a Candidate for Weightloss Surgery in Tijuana, Mexico
Finding affordable and quality bariatric surgery can be difficult and stop patients from realizing their weight loss goals. The doctors with Tijuana Bariatrics are dedicated to providing low-cost and simple care without sacrificing quality.
By speaking directly to the Tijuana Bariatrics team in a virtual bariatric surgery consultation, patients can learn which bariatric procedure is right for them and what to expect during their stay in Mexico. We can review candidacy screenings, follow-up appointments, and review any personal questions or concerns.
To get started, reach out to our bariatric surgery office in Tijuana, Mexico, today.
Call (800) 308-3607
LAP-BAND Surgery Timeline
You can expect a straightforward procedure and a swift recovery.
The Recovery Period
Laparoscopic gastric banding procedures have some of the shortest recovery times of any bariatric surgery. Usually, patients can return to work just one week after the weight loss procedure.
When your surgery is coordinated through Tijuana Bariatrics, you will be taken to the luxurious Marriott hotel in Tijuana to recover for the first few days after your procedure. Your recovery will be monitored by medical professionals who will address any complications.
Matthew Davis
2019
Fantastic experience! I’m down 21 pounds in two weeks! I’ve already recommended others and will continue!
Heather Gibbens
2019
This was the best experience I could have hoped for. The hospital was clean and safe. The staff was amazing, kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend them to anyone considering bariatric surgery.
What to Expect After LAP-BAND Surgery
Post-Op Diet
During the first two weeks following your gastric banding procedure, you will be on a liquid-only diet. In week three after your surgery, pureed foods can be eaten. In week four, you can eat soft-textured foods with no lumps. By week five, you can eat soft solid foods again.
Post-Op Weight Loss
You will notice a dramatic reduction in your weight the first month or two after your surgery, thanks to the gastric band around the upper part of the stomach. Your weight loss results will slow down as your body adjusts to your changing dietary habits.
Determine Your Candidacy Contact Tijuana Bariatrics Today
LAP-BAND surgery in Tijuana, Mexico, is not approved for every individual as it does pose serious risks that could permanently affect your health. To ensure you are an ideal candidate for weight loss surgery, you will undergo a comprehensive consultation with our team. During that time, they will be able to determine if the LAP-BAND system will work for you or if a different weight loss surgery would be a better fit.
For more information on bariatric care in Tijuana, Mexico, and to find out what procedure might be right for you, contact Tijuana Bariatrics today by filling out an online form or calling:
(800) 308-3607
LAP-BAND Adjustments: Refining Your Results
Although this procedure is one of the least invasive medical weight loss options, it does require a substantial amount of maintenance over time. To achieve optimal long-term weight loss, the band will require occasional adjustments to account for changes in appetite, to address plateaus in weight loss, or to mitigate potential complications like vomiting.
Adjustments are completed by injecting or removing additional saline or silicone through an access port that is left just under the skin and is connected to the band. The first adjustment usually takes place around two months after the initial bariatric surgery.
For your convenience, Tijuana Bariatrics can provide you with information on an accredited company within the U.S. that performs band adjustments for an affordable cost. Typically, patients who choose to undergo LAP-BAND surgery need three to five band modifications in order to continue experiencing outstanding results during their weight loss journey.
Maintaining Long-Term Weight Loss
Weight loss with gastric banding is a gradual process. Typically, patients can expect to lose between 50 and 60 percent of their excess body weight within two years. Of course, weight loss is never automatic. Patients will need to take several steps on their own in order to achieve the best possible results, including:
Affordability
In the United States, LAP-BAND treatment can cost as much as $30,000, making it inaccessible for many patients. With Tijuana Bariatrics, however, LAP-BAND placement costs as little as $5,000.
Safety
The bariatric surgeons in the Tijuana Bariatrics preferred provider network are all highly educated and accomplished, and Blue Medical Tower in Tijuana, Mexico, satisfies rigorous U.S. requirements. Additionally, the medical tourism team will arrange for all of your ground transportation to and from San Diego International airport, as well as between the hospital and the hotel, so you will always be in trustworthy hands.
Experience
The medical professionals overseeing your surgery and post-operative care have helped thousands of patients through speedy and safe recoveries after weight loss surgery.
Alicia Garcia
2018
Had the best experience with the whole staff, everyone was so amazing and took good care of me. I like how everything was super clean and my room was amazing..Glad I made the decision, Thank You for everything
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Carrie Sigler
2019
Amazing. Friendly, personal, family oriented, and smrt as a whip. Great team. You will feel comfortable and be treated like the most important person in the world. Absolutely incredible experience.
Understanding the Risks of LAP-BAND
As with any surgical procedure, LAP-BAND surgery involves a certain degree of risk. Relative to other bariatric surgeries, the occurrence of surgical complications during the procedure is very low, primarily because the treatment does not involve cutting or reshaping any internal organs. Potential complications during surgery include:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- The band slipping out of place
- Mechanical malfunction
Similarly, post-surgery risks are relatively mild compared to other weight loss surgeries. Side effects that some patients experience after the procedure include:
- Vomiting
- Acid reflux
- Dehydration
- Constipation
Working with a reputable and experienced surgeon greatly reduces the chances of complications. The surgeons who coordinate with Tijuana Bariatrics to perform bariatric surgery in Tijuana, Mexico, are highly trained in the most modern surgical methods. Patients who coordinate care through Tijuana Bariatrics can experience life-changing weight loss at a fraction of the U.S. price.*
Additional Bariatric Surgery Options
If you are experiencing a failed LAP-BAND, Tijuana Bariatrics can perform other surgeries that reduce a large part of the stomach. After removing your gastric band, your surgeon can perform:
A Gastric Sleeve
Also known as sleeve gastrectomy, a gastric sleeve is an effective and relatively simple surgical procedure. Most of the stomach is removed in sleeve gastrectomy. The remaining stomach is about the size of a banana. Patients with a greatly reduced stomach feel full after eating less and can lose weight in a healthy manner.
Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass is another popular procedure at our Tijuana, Mexico, facility. In this surgery, our surgeon reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes part of the small intestine. Gastric bypass reduces the amount you can eat and limits the number of calories you absorb from your food. These two features help patients lose weight.
