Aftercare

Follow-up after LAP-BAND^® System surgery is crucial, involving ongoing patient and practice interactions and compliance in a range of areas. Optimal follow-up aims to achieve:

• Timely and appropriate band adjustments to optimize satiety
• Continuous compliance to appropriate eating behaviors, nutritional supplementation, and appropriate physical activity
• Psychological support, encouragement, and reinforcement of all aspects of living successfully with the LAP-BAND^® System
• Prevention, early detection, and management of postsurgical complications
• Appropriate assessment and assistance for “failing patients”