Our staff consists of a team of professionals who are experts in their respective fields – medicine, nursing, nutrition, behavior counciling and surgery. This team works together to provide patients with the best medical care, while also helping patients achieve lifestyle and weight loss goals after Band Surgery in NJ.

The NJ LAP-BAND System induces weight loss by reducing the capacity of the stomach, which restricts the amount of food that can be consumed. Most patients lose significant weight and improve or resolve obesity-related health conditions within the first year of NJ Lap Band Surgery. Since its clinical introduction in Europe in 1993, over 300,000 NJ LAP BAND System devices have been sold around the world. Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris have been performing LAP BAND Surgery in New Jersey since 2001.

How NJ Lap Band Works

The NJ LAP BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System is a simple yet advanced gastric banding system that helps you gradually lose and control your weight by reducing the amount of food that your stomach can hold at one time. Allergan is the pioneer of Lap Band Surgery in New Jersey – this is a constantly evolving technology, involving a great deal of research and development.

The name “NJ LAP BAND” comes from the minimally invasive surgical technique used (laparoscopy) and the silicone gastric band placed around the top of the upper part of your stomach. The NJ LAP BAND System works by helping you control your food intake and supporting long term, sustainable weight loss.

The NJ LAP-BAND AP System

The latest generation of the NJ LAP BAND System – the LAP-BAND AP System – is the most advanced adjustable gastric banding system approved by the FDA and was built on a proven heritage of effective laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding technology.

The NJ LAP BAND AP System uses patented Omniform™ technology—soft, precurved, individual sections—and introduces a 360 degree inflation area. Omniform™ technology is designed to minimize the potential for leaks due to unwanted creases or folds (crease-fold failure). At the same time, the 360 degree inflation area evenly distributes pressure for complete coverage of stomach anatomy. The NJ LAP BAND AP System also has the highest available fill volume so your surgeon has the flexibility to offer more precise adjustments.

The NJ LAP BAND AP® System was designed to extend the proven performance of the NJ LAP BAND System.

Possible Risks and Complications of NJ Lap Band Surgery

As with all major surgery, there are risks and complications associated with Lap Band Surgery in New Jersey including, but not limited to:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Slippage of the band can occur with persistent vomiting if behavioral changes are not made.
• The band may erode into the inside of the stomach.
• The band can deflate due to leakage.
• The stomach pouch can enlarge.
• The stoma (stomach outlet) can be blocked.
• Gastroesophageal reflux or GERD, when stomach contents rise up into the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). However, most GERD symptoms are alleviated after Lap Band Surgery.
• Death. The risk of death due to gastric banding surgery is about 1 in 10,000. Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris has a ZERO MORTALITY RATE.

Possible Consequences of Doing Nothing

• Infertility
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Diabetes
• Joint Pain / Arthritis
• Sleep Apnea
• Heart Disease
• Anxiety / Depression
• Poor quality of life
• Decreased life expectancy
• Other obesity related diseases

About NJ REALIZE Band

Designed to help you achieve and maintain a healthier weight.

Your commitment to a healthy lifestyle after surgery is critical to your success, and we’ll be there for you every step of the way.

Only the NJ REALIZE Personalized Banding Solution has a Web-based clinical support tool designed to help you achieve and maintain weight loss with the NJ REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band.

Support starts before your surgery to help you develop healthy habits and keep you connected to your bariatric team, especially for the critical first three years—so you’re not on your own.

It’s shown to be effective, too. NJ REALIZE Band patients who consistently use REALIZE mySUCCESS® lose significantly more weight in the first year after surgery.*

The NJ REALIZE Band

The NJ REALIZE Band provides a safe and effective way to lose weight gradually—without cutting or stapling your stomach. The band limits the amount of food you can eat at one time. As a result, you feel full sooner and stay full longer. That makes it easier to adopt—and stick with—healthy eating and lifestyle habits.

Comprehensive support program

REALIZE mySUCCESS® is a Web-based clinical support tool that starts before your band surgery and keeps you connected to your bariatric team, especially for the first three critical years—so you’re not on your own.

With REALIZE mySUCCESS®, you and your surgeon can create a tailored plan to help you develop new healthy habits in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, and emotional well-being.

Possible Risks and Complications of NJ Realize Band Surgery

As with all major surgery, there are risks and complications associated with Realize Band Surgery in New Jersey

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Slippage of the Realize Band can occur with persistent vomiting if behavioral changes are not made.
• The Realize Band may erode into the inside of the stomach.
• The Realize Band can deflate due to leakage.
• The stomach pouch can enlarge.
• The stoma (stomach outlet) can be blocked.
• Gastroesophageal reflux or GERD, when stomach contents rise up into the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). However, most GERD symptoms are alleviated after Realize Band Surgery.
• Death. The risk of death due to gastric banding surgery is about 1 in 10,000. Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris has a ZERO MORTALITY RATE.

Possible Consequences of Doing Nothing

• Infertility
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Diabetes
• Joint Pain / Arthritis
• Sleep Apnea
• Heart Disease
• Anxiety / Depression
• Poor quality of life
• Decreased life expectancy
• Other obesity related diseases

Our FREE Education Seminars are designed to help assist patients with making an informed decision when choosing a weight loss procedure that’s right for them.

Our new patient seminars are held every week in Florham Park, Teaneck, New Brunswick and Mount Olive, NJ.