Many people considering a gastric banding procedure such as the Lap Band surgery have concerns about “slippage.” This is what happens when the laparoscopic adjustable band (or Lap Band) slips from the place it was originally inserted.

It’s only natural to have concerns about Lap Band slippage — as it is commonly referred. After all, something about the word “slippage” sounds unnerving when it pertains to internal organs.

We have posted a new article that explains what slippage is and how it might affect you as a post-surgery patient.

Article excerpt:

Occasionally, these bands will slip from where they were originally placed. This is often referred to as Lap Band slippage or banding slippage. As you might imagine, the degree of slippage determines the severity of the results.

Read the full article:
Lap Band Slippage - What Does it Mean?