Laparoscopic gastric banding is one of the least invasive weight loss surgeries available. Placing a band around your stomach can make you feel full with less food. Laparoscopic gastric banding ...

Medicare covers lap band surgery if you meet specific requirements, such as having a BMI of 35 or higher, an obesity-related health condition, and unsuccessful prior medical treatments for obesity.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A type of minimally invasive weight-loss surgery called gastric banding not only helps morbidly obese teenagers lose a substantial amount of weight, but also leads to ...