Lap-Band Clinic

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Get the best possible care from our Lap-Band clinic.

Lap-Band is a trademarked type of surgical procedure that can only be performed by certain physicians who have been trained on how to fit the Lap-Band device. At Lap-Band clinics, there is a team of physicians and medical professionals who take the time to meet with each patient and determine whether or not they are a candidate for Lap-Band surgery.

  • The Lap-Band clinic also has experts in diet and nutrition
  • These professionals are able to provide patients with pre-surgical and post-surgical nutritional counseling, meal planning and monitoring

As a team, these Lap-Band clinic professionals can help patients have a positive outcome from their Lap-Band surgeries. The Lap-Band clinic also provides patients with important information to keep in mind before and after their procedures. Patient education is an essential part of the Lap-Band procedure, and patients must have a thorough understanding of how the surgery works and what to expect in the weeks, months, and years afterward.

To learn more about the Lap-Band procedure, contact our office today to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Naim, a top weight loss surgeon in the area who is well known for his expertise, research, and commitment to helping patients live long and healthy lives.

Payment Options That Lap-Band Clinics Offer

Lap-Band-Clinic-The-Lap-Band-Center-2At most Lap-Band clinics, patients can use a variety of options to pay for their procedure. The most common payment option is to use private health care insurance. The Lap-Band clinic staff may do a pre-authorization to ensure that the insurance company will cover the procedure. Even with insurance coverage for Lap-Band surgery, patients should still expect to have some out-of-pocket expenses related to their care. Some common out-of-pocket costs related to Lap-Band surgery include co-insurance and deductibles. Nutritional counseling and office visits may also have co-pays.

If a patient is over the age of 65, public insurance may cover the cost of Lap-Band surgery through the clinic. In order to gain coverage for the Lap-Band procedure through this method, patients and physicians must be able to show that other weight loss methods were unsuccessful. The patient must also have a documented body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher. The patient must also have one or more medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis or high blood pressure in order to get coverage for a Lap-Band procedure.

When a patient does not have private medical insurance or public health insurance options, Care Credit may be an option. This is a line of credit used only for medical expenses. The office staff at the Lap-Band clinic assists the patient in applying for the line of credit. All of the expenses related to the Lap-Band can be paid for with Care Credit. The patient would then make monthly payments. The monthly payment amount is based on the patient’s income.

Self-pay is another option for patients seeking the Lap-Band procedure. With self-pay, the patient pays for the care as he or she receives it. This is an uncomplicated and simple way to pay for Lap-Band care because there is less paperwork and no need to wait for authorization or approval. You can fund your procedure this way with private loans or health savings accounts.

What to Expect at Your First Visit to a Lap-Band Clinic

Lap-Band-Clinic-The-Lap-Band-Center-3 At your first visit to a Lap-Band clinic, you can expect to be warmly greeted by the staff. You will need to complete paperwork about your medical history. There will be many questions for you to answer, and it is important to answer them truthfully. Your doctors will need to know if you have any factors that could complicate your healing or the success of the Lap-Band surgery. Being honest about your medical history and habits also gives the doctors a chance to complete more patient education with you.

Your doctors may advise you to quit smoking and abstain from caffeine and alcohol for several weeks before your Lap-Band procedure. This is to make sure that your body is able to heal as quickly as possible. The doctors may also do some lab tests to check certain markers such as your blood sugar level and calcium level. You will also be measured and weighed so that the physicians can determine your BMI and keep track of your weight loss after the Lap-Band surgery.

The steps that you need to follow prior to your surgery are very important and a play a large role in making sure that your surgery is effective and safe. Be sure to follow your doctor’s advice and instructions carefully.
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How Lap-Band Surgery Works

Lap-Band surgery is most often done with a laparoscopic technique. In this method, the doctor makes several small incisions into your abdomen in order to fit the Lap-Band. The Lap-Band is fastened around the upper portion of your stomach. This creates a small pouch. After eating about 1/3 to 1/2 of a cup of food, your stomach will be full and will send signals to your brain to stop eating. Since you will eat fewer calories, you will be able to lose weight. The Lap-Band surgery takes a few hours and you will likely go home from the hospital a few days after your procedure., although each patient is different.
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Benefits of Lap-Band Surgery

There are many benefits to Lap-Band surgery. The laparoscopic technique means that your body can heal quickly after the procedure. This allows you to return to your usual activities more quickly. The Lap-Band is completely reversible. Your doctors can adjust the Lap-Band for many reasons, such as if you are not losing weight fast enough or if you need to increase the amount of calories that you consume.

To learn more about the Lap-Band or to explore other options for surgical weight loss, contact our Lap-Band clinic today. You can schedule a free consultation that will allow you to talk with the doctor about your needs and explore all of the options that are available to you.