No Cutting or Stapling

Unlike Gastric Bypass surgery, lap band will also not result in cutting or stapling of the stomach area, meaning there the individual will not be dealing with long-term scars.

The lap band procedure unlike Gastric Bypass does not involve dividing, relocating or stapling internal organs, so there is less opportunity for bleeding or leakage.

With the lap band procedure, the surgeon will make very tiny incisions in the stomach region. From there, he or she will insert tiny surgical instruments and will be able to do their work via the small opening.

Another bonus for the lap band procedure does not result in permanent alteration of the stomach, or for that matter, any other area of the digestive system.