Gastric lap band surgery is a reversible procedure in which inflatable band is placed in the upper part of the stomach which creates two pouches in the stomach. A small opening allows tiny amount of food to go in and the food remains for the longer period in the stomach so one feels full most of the time.

This gastric lap band surgery not only restricts the amount of food one can eat but makes persons have early satiety. This gastric lap band is an effective method to lose weight also diabetes resolution happens up to 50%.