Lap-Band® Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX

If you’ve struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, Lap-Band® surgery may be the safe, effective, and adjustable solution you’ve been looking for.

At Houston Surgical Weight Loss, Dr. Irfan Wadiwala, a fellowship-trained and board-certified bariatric surgeon, offers laparoscopic Lap-Band surgery to help patients achieve sustainable weight loss. With this minimally invasive procedure, many patients lose up to 65% of their excess body weight within the first year.

Call (281) 653-6544 or schedule your consultation online today to learn if Lap-Band surgery is the right step toward a healthier, more confident you.

What is Lap-Band® Surgery?

Lap-Band surgery is a minimally invasive, FDA-approved weight loss procedure that uses a specialized adjustable band to reduce the size of your stomach.

This smaller stomach pouch:

• Limits how much food you can eat at one time
  
• Helps you feel full faster
  
• Encourages gradual, healthy weight loss
  

Unlike other bariatric surgeries, Lap-Band:

• Does not involve cutting or rerouting the digestive tract
  
• Is adjustable, allowing for customized weight loss support
  
• Is reversible, giving patients flexibility in their weight loss journey
  

The adjustable design of the Lap-Band allows for ongoing changes over time to match your evolving health and weight loss needs.

Benefits of Lap-Band Surgery

Choosing Lap-Band surgery comes with unique advantages:

• Minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure
  
• Faster recovery time compared to other bariatric surgeries
  
• Lower risk of surgical complications
  
• Fully adjustable without additional surgery
  
• Reversible if needed
  
• Typically only requires a single daily multivitamin, unlike other procedures that need multiple supplements
  

This makes the Lap-Band an excellent option for patients seeking flexibility and long-term weight management.

What to Expect During the Lap-Band® Procedure

At Houston Surgical Weight Loss, Dr. Wadiwala uses laparoscopic techniques, meaning only small incisions are needed.

Step-by-step process:

1. A small incision is made in your abdomen.
   
2. The surgeon places an adjustable silicone band around the upper part of your stomach.
   
3. This creates a smaller upper section where food collects, allowing you to feel full sooner.
   
4. A saline reservoir is placed under your skin to allow adjustments over time.
   
5. The band can be tightened by adding saline or loosened by removing saline, all without additional surgery.
   

Because of this minimally invasive approach:

• Patients experience less pain
  
• Recovery is quicker and smoother
  
• Scarring is minimal
  

Recovery After Lap-Band Surgery

Recovery from Lap-Band surgery is typically faster than other weight loss procedures because the digestive tract is not permanently altered.

What to expect:

• Most patients return home the same day or within 24 hours
  
• Small incisions heal quickly, reducing downtime
  
• Less post-operative pain compared to open surgery
  
• Many patients resume normal activities within 1–2 weeks
  

Since the stomach and intestines are not surgically altered:

• Fewer digestive complications occur
  
• Nutritional needs are simpler, often requiring just one daily multivitamin
  

Adjusting and Managing Your Lap-Band®

One of the main advantages of Lap-Band surgery is that it’s completely adjustable to your progress.

• Adjustments are made through the saline reservoir under your skin.
  
• The band is tightened or loosened as your weight loss journey evolves.
  
• Adjustments are quick, simple, and don’t require another surgery.
  

This flexibility ensures that your weight loss plan remains effective and personalized over time.

Is Lap-Band Surgery Right for You?

Ideal candidates for Lap-Band surgery are typically individuals who:

• Have a BMI of 40 or higher, or 35+ with weight-related health issues like diabetes or sleep apnea
  
• Have not achieved lasting weight loss through diet and exercise alone
  
• Are committed to making long-term lifestyle changes
  
• Prefer a weight loss option that is adjustable and reversible
  

During your consultation, Dr. Wadiwala will review your health history and goals to determine whether Lap-Band surgery is your best option.

Located in Spring, Texas, Houston Surgical Weight Loss provides a full spectrum of weight loss services, including bariatric surgery, nutritional guidance, and post-surgery care.

Our team is dedicated to supporting patients at every step of their journey, from initial consultation to lifelong weight management.

Contact Us Today:

• Phone: (281) 653-6544
  
• Email: info@houstonweightlossdr.com
  
• Address: 5220 FM 2920, Suite 120, Spring, TX 77388
  

Take control of your health today. Call now or schedule a consultation online to explore your options for Lap-Band surgery.