Medical research has shown that those who are currently obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-40 will likely remain so without intervention.
Obesity, the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States has been shown to have a correlation to life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, diabetes mellitus Type II, and high blood pressure; therefore, it should also be treated as a medical condition.
The FDA labeling for the LAP-BAND covers adults with a BMI of at least 40, or at least 30 with one or more obesity-related conditions like hypertension, diabetes, heart disease or sleep apnea.
True Results Medical Director, Dr. Paul O’Brien, is pleased “to see obesity acknowledged as a disease” that requires medical treatment and “nearly 26 million more Americans can now benefit from this safe, gentle and effective treatment to reach and maintain a healthy weight.”
The LAP-Band procedure has a low early risk of death, but long-term results are mixed: French national data show 28% of bands removed at 5 years and 40% at 7.
The LAP-Band is a restrictive device that requires no cutting, stapling, or removal of any of the stomach and is adjustable and reversible. Lifestyle changes must be implemented for long-term weight loss and LAP-BAND can be used as a tool to achieve it.
