Lap Band Surgery Facts and FAQs

Lap Band Surgery is the most common bariatric surgery in the world. Lap-Band is the only bariatric surgery approved by the FDA, because the Lap-Band is an implant. Wouldwide over 500,000 people have had lap-band surgery, making the Lap-Band the most popular bariatric surgery.

How much does it cost to Adjust the Lap-Band?

To Adjust the lap band, physicians fill the lap-band which in turn makes the opening narrower or wider. Costs range from $100 to $300 depending on location, surgeon, experience, etc. Most times, the first year of adjustments are covered with the cost of lap band.