Lap banding (gastric banding) is a laparoscopic (keyhole) procedure in which a soft silicone band is placed around the top part of the stomach to create a small upper pouch, restricting the volume of food that can be consumed at any one time. The collection of food in this small upper pouch means patients feel full quickly and eat less. Lap banding leads to good weight loss results, with around 80% of patients losing between 50 and 60% of their excess weight.

Lap band surgery is now available for those with a BMI of 35 and above or BMI 30 and above with an associated health problem, such as Type II Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Sleep Apnoea, Infertility (PCOS), and Degenerative Joint Problems. You can calculate your BMI using our BMI Calculator. 

The soft silicone band holds a variable amount of saline-adjusted by the doctor/specialist with a hypodermic needle through a port that is placed just under the skin of the abdomen-that influences the level of restriction experienced by patients when eating.

Laparoscopic surgery allows for reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and earlier return to normal every day activities. The Lap Band procedure is the most commonly performed weight loss procedure in Australia, with over 11,000 performed every year, and has a number of advantages over other procedures.

Save 50% Off Out-Of-Pocket Expenses*

WLSA recognised the need to make gastric banding more accessible to Australians by offering lap band surgery at half the normal out-of-pocket costs for patients with Private Health cover, with a minimum of Basic Hospital Cover, or around $2,500 for those who do not have private health insurance.

The procedure is also now available to patients with a BMI of at least 30, with a weight-related health condition, or 35 without, and applies to Lap Band Surgery only. Please contact us on 1300 934 448 for more details about the offer. Information on recent changes in the criteria for surgery can be found here: Gastric Band BMI Information.

*50% reduction in costs applies to privately insured patients holding basic hospital cover, please check with your health fund to ensure you are covered. Additional costs for anaethetist and initial consultations will apply. Non-insured patients recieve a price reduction of $2500 off the total out of pocket costs for their surgery.

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Meet Melinda Adams

Melinda Adams Has Lost 135kg Following Gastric Banding Surgery. Seven years ago she weighed 215kg and was in desperate need of help with her weight. Her appreciation for a holistic approach to weight loss, that included dietary and psychological advice, led her to WeighLoss Solutions Australia, where she underwent lap band surgery. Click here for more patient testimonials.

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Why not attend one of our monthly information seminars at John Flynn Hospital, Tugun and hear from the surgeons, the support team, and past patients about your options. The sessions start at 6pm and usually run for around 90 minutes. To reserve a seat for you and any guests, please visit our registration page.

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