History of the Lap-Band

The Lap-Band System was approved for use by Health Canada in 1998 and was FDA-approved (United States) for the treatment of obesity in 2001. European and Australian surgeons have had experience using the Lap-Band since 1994. There are over 2,000 Lap-Band surgeries performed in the United States every month and over 750,000 Lap-Band System devices implanted around the world.

SWLC & the Lap-Band

The Surgical Weight Loss Centre uses a Lap-Band designed and produced in the United States. It has been subjected to rigorous scientific testing and is one of only two gastric band devices approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the United States.

SWLC Lap-Band Program Includes:

Consultation:

• Free pre-operative consultation, which is always with one of our three Lap-Band surgeons
• Telephone consultations are available for long distance patients
• Our Surgeons and Staff:
• All procedures are performed by a certified bariatric surgeon
• Trained doctors and nurses in over 20 cities across Canada to help with post-op care and band adjustments
• 24-hour access to our surgeons for advice regarding medical concerns after the Lap-Band surgery
• Patient Coordinators to assist with your program and pre-operative planning
• Ongoing follow-up with our Clinical Nurse Specialists in person, by telephone and by email
• Ongoing Support:
• Access to a Registered Dietitian for nutrition and eating advice
• Personalized, comprehensive “Living with the Lap-Band” counselling
• The progress of all patients is recorded and monitored using our customized LapBase® database software
• Post-operative advice on nutrition, physical activity and general health
• Web-based educational seminars given by medical professionals
• Online support forum giving patients the ability to interact with hundreds of other SWLC patients
• Access to support groups across Canada
• Annual SWLC Patient Symposium, which is a full day of presentations by leading bariatric experts and inspiring speakers and a time to socialize with SWLC staff and patients Complimentary plastic surgery and/or skin rejuvenation consultation with Dr. Frank Lista

Lap-Band Results:

So many lives have been changed due to the Lap-Band. See for your self the dramatic results!

Before Surgery

After Surgery

Before Surgery

After Surgery

Before Surgery

After Surgery