Practical Considerations

When you establish your LAP-BAND^® System surgery practice, it is important to consider practical details. You should ensure that:

• Your office is a short walking distance from the parking lot
• Patients feel comfortable in your office by providing large furniture and wide hallways
• Your office staff is courteous to your patients both in person and on the phone

Developing a Multidisciplinary Bariatric Team

It is important that your practice have access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals for the appropriate treatment of your LAP-BAND^® System patients. Consider utilizing expertise of the entire bariatric team including:

• Nurses
• Dietitians and nutritionists
• Psychologists
• Personal trainers
• Referring physicians

If any of these healthcare professionals are not employed by your practice, you should consider developing partnerships with individuals in these disciplines outside your practice.

Patient Support Partnerships

To help patients make the necessary changes to their lifestyle, Allergan has partnered with Lindora^® and FitDay™. These exclusive partnerships include:

• Nutrition and lifestyle support
• Fitness support
• Food, activity, and health trackers

Access to these partnerships can be obtained through lapband.com, by simply registering for My LAP-BAND^® Journey.