Is follow-up after the surgery important?
Follow-up is critical to successful weight loss with the Lap-Band. Most patients require a number of adjustments to the band to achieve the optimal level of restriction. We call this the “sweet-spot”, and it is variable from patient to patient. The number of visits is unpredictable. Approximately 10% of patients are able to lose weight at the desired rate without any adjustments to the band at all. Special arrangements are available for out-of-province patients.
