FAQ – The LAP-BAND® System

The Lap Band System
What is oBand?
Why oBand Surgery Centers?
How is the oBand procedure performed?
How long is the oBand procedure?
How long is the oBand recovery?
Are oBand adjustments painful?
Is the oBand procedure safe?
What is the incidence of your complications?
How quickly do I lose weight with oBand?
What kind of changes in my eating habits is expected?
How much weight do your patients lose?
What if I get pregnant?
Are the oBand Surgery Centers Certified by National Certifying Bodies?
Why do your surgeons recommend LAP BAND procedure over bypass surgery?