What pre-operative tests maybe required?
Do I have to follow a special pre-operative diet? Our surgeon requires that you follow a no fat, liquid diet for 7 days before your surgery. The purpose of this liquid diet is to decrease the size of your liver, which in turn will make the placement of your LAP-BAND® safer. Payment Methods and Insurance Matters Payment Method: Cash $15,000 The LAP-BAND® System: Surgery & Recovery On the day of my surgery, how much time beforehand do I need to arrive? You will receive a phone call from a staff nurse the day before your surgery to review last minute pre-operative instructions with you and confirm your arrival time the day of surgery. Generally, we ask that our patients arrive at the Surgery Center 1 hour prior to surgery. Does the Surgery Center have gowns, beds and other equipment large enough to accommodate me? Yes, we has made a sincere commitment to our patients and made sure that everything in our surgery center accommodates your special requirements. As a result, we have customized