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The lap band is a surgical procedure, meaning that, as with all other abdominal surgeries, there are certain risks involved. These include but are not limited to infection, band slippage, stomach displacement, and leaking. Many of these risks can be controlled through medication, or corrected via simple laparoscopic surgery. As with undergoing any surgery, please be aware of serious or threatening risks involved.

Are you looking for a healthy way to lose weight while making permanent changes in your eating and exercise habits? Gastric by-pass surgery is starting to be even more popular, and many people are having success stories about dramatically losing weight after this surgery. But there are lots of different types of surgery and it may be hard to decide which ones best for you.