Lapband surgery

Minimally Invasive,
Least Traumatic, Adjustable,   
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Welcome to the Australian Obesity Patient Information section where you
can learn about obesity and the LAP-BAND® System.

Morbid Obesity

• Overweight and obesity are prevalent in Australia.
• Morbid obesity is a serious disease affecting Australians. Some 40% of the adult
  population are affected and the problem is greater in men.
• Obesity is associated with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes,
  dyslipidaemia and arthritis that can be improved with sufficient weight loss.
• Current treatment is costly both to the individual and the community.

Surgery can help you take control of your life, and now an internationally
established procedure that eliminates many of the risks of other obesity surgeries
is available in Australia .

Click here to find out more about obesity, its Health Risks and common weight loss
methods.

Click here to find out more about the LAP-BAND® System

Click here to find a LAP-BAND® Surgeon.

LAP-BAND and BIB are registered U.S. trademarks of ALLERGAN INC.

The LAP-BAND® System and accessories are covered by
the following U.S. Patents: 5,601,604; 5,658,298. Australian Patent No.:
681,674. Canadian Patent No.: 2,162,402. Additional International
Patents Pending.

The BIB® System and accessories are covered by the following U.S.
Patents: 4,930,535; 5,084,061. Australia Patent No: 616,900. Canada
Patent No.: 1,324,303.