Lab Band – Gastric Band Surgery in Brooklyn, NY with Top-Rated Doctor

The Lap-Band® Program - Gastric Banding for Weight Loss in Brooklyn, NY

Gastric Banding also known as the LAP-BAND was approved in 2001 by the FDA. The silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach. It has an inflatable balloon that cinches around the stomach and allows patients to be less hungry and to eat less at each meal. The band is inflated with saline using a needle that goes thru the skin into the band port. The port is secured under the skin so that nothing is visible. Percent of excess weight loss at five years is 50-55%. Follow-up is crucial with the band as adjustments are usually necessary the first year and sometimes in the second year as well.

Complications may include infection, bleeding, gastric prolapse or band slippage and band/tubing problems. Reoperation may be necessary to address some of these complications. In Dr. Terushkin’s hands, these complications are decreased and less than the national average, but they still can occur. New York Lap Band patients can count on top bariatric surgeon Dr. Terushkin’s extensive experience. Dr. Terushkin has performed numerous adjustable gastric banding surgeries.

During adjustable gastric band surgery, a band made of silicone is placed around the upper part of the stomach. The band is placed by using laparoscopic techniques, making a few small keyhole incisions in the stomach and guiding the instruments with a camera. The gastric band can be adjusted through an access port placed just below the skin. The access port is connected to the band by a thin tube to allow for adjustments. Patients typically lose 40-50 percent of their excess weight. Diabetes is resolved in 50-60 percent of patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Can I Expect Before Surgery?

Here is what you can expect before your surgery:

1. Educate yourself on what to expect and have all your questions answered by the doctor before the surgery. Knowledge can help your recovery.
2. Make sure your family and friends know what to expect. Your will need a support system and your immediate family will be the most important support to you.
3. Have a supply of foods you will need in the days/weeks immediately after the surgery.
4. Lean out your diet to get your body ready for eating a smaller volume of food and a lower calorie diet.
5. Plan to have people help with cleaning, laundry and other day-to-day tasks, while you fully recover.
6. Compile recipes so you are prepared to cook for you and your family after weight loss surgery. Doing research ahead of time helps ease the transition.
7. Prepare yourself mentally for all the changes that are going to happen in your life, especially your relationship with food.

What Can I Expect After Surgery?

Here is what you can expect after your surgery:

1. Stick to your doctor’s instructions.
2. Have a good support group.
3. Avoid sugars, fats, alcohol, and soda.
4. Exercise
5. Adjust your eating habits and listen to your body for clues on when you are hungry or some foods don’t agree with you anymore.
6. Keep an eye on your body. If you notice anything out of the ordinary like a fever, bleeding, or excessive pain, call your doctor immediately.
7. Stay hydrated. It’s important to drink between 1.5 to 2 liters of water each day (roughly 6 to 8 cups). Try not to drink 40 minutes before each meal and 20 to 30 minutes after.
8. Always go to your follow up appointments.
9. Stay positive.

Want to find out if your insurance covers weight loss surgery and what are the requirements?

Want to learn more about our Medical Weight Management program?

If you’re ready to feel healthy again, we’re ready to help you. You may have insurance coverage available to help cover the cost of surgery. Start the insurance verification process now. Please call (347) 830-3003 and speak with Patient Coordinator, or fill out the form and we will contact you at your convenience.