Lap-Band services include: Lap-Band adjustments (addition or removal of saline from the Lap-Band), nutrition education, medical weight management (with injectable compounded semaglutide/glycine/vitamin B12) if appropriate, and the provision of effective strategies for achieving a healthier lifestyle.
LAP-BAND ADJUSTMENT PRICING
($100) for First-Time Office Visit for NEW PATIENT to establish care with Lapband Solutions for a Lap-Band Adjustment
($85) for Routine Scheduled Office Visit for ESTABLISHED Lapband Solutions’ patient for a Lap-Band Adjustment
These appointments are for the addition or removal of saline from the Lap-Band, based on consultation with a nurse practitioner, during regularly scheduled available hours (Monday through Friday and 2 Saturdays per month).
PLEASE NOTE: It is our recommendation to wait a MINIMUM of 2 weeks between fluid addition Lap-Band adjustments. To avoid having your appointment cancelled, please DO NOT schedule an appointment prior to this waiting period (unless you are experiencing RED ZONE symptoms (including heartburn, reflux, vomiting, night cough, or difficulty swallowing) and need to be seen promptly for fluid removal.
($150) for After-Hours Urgent Office Visits for Fluid Removal After Regularly Scheduled Office Hours
These appointments are for fluid removal on WEEKENDS (except for pre-designated Saturdays on the calendar), HOLIDAYS, and AFTER routine scheduled office hours for patients that require immediate attention and who cannot wait until regularly scheduled available hours related to experiencing RED ZONE symptoms (including heartburn, reflux, vomiting, night cough, or difficulty swallowing). Scheduling of an After-Hours Urgent Office Visit is done by calling (480)-685-3770. An appointment will then be coordinated promptly by the nurse practitioner on-call between the hours of 9am and 5pm only. Any After-Hours Urgent Office Visit request for fluid removal from the Lap-Band received after 5pm will be forwarded to the on-call nurse practitioner at 9am the following day.
SCHEDULING A LAP-BAND ADJUSTMENT
Lapband Solutions & Medical Weight Management offers convenient online scheduling for all routine Lap-Band appointments.
- A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL/TEXT will be issued immediately once an appointment has been scheduled
- Cancelling or rescheduling of an appointment can be conveniently done from the CONFIRMATION E-MAIL/TEXT that you receive upon scheduling
* Cancellations MUST be made 12 hours in advance to avoid a $25 Late Cancellation Fee*
**Sorry, there are NO EXCEPTIONS**
PAYMENT POLICY AND CANCELLATIONS
Lapband Solutions & Medical Weight Management DOES NOT accept or bill any type of health insurance (including Medicare). It is a fee-for-service clinic that solely accepts cash, debit/credit cards, and most HSA/FSA card payments. A credit card must be provided to RESERVE and schedule an appointment online via Square.
PLEASE NOTE: Your debit/credit card WILL NOT be charged at the time of booking an appointment, this debit/credit card is only used to RESERVE the appointment through Square.
Payment is due at the time of service whereby you choose your method of payment with cash, debit/credit card, or most HSA/FSA accounts. *Personal checks are not accepted*
**We require a MINIMUM 12 Hour Cancellation Notice for all appointments. If cancelling within 12 hours of a reserved appointment, a $25 Late Cancellation Fee will be charged to the debit/credit card used to schedule the appointment**
**Sorry, there are NO EXCEPTIONS**
LAP-BAND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does the Lapband work?
The Lap-Band is a tool that can help control hunger and decrease your portion size. Eating small bites and chewing well will send signals to your brain that you are full.
How will I know if I need an adjustment?
Your nurse practitioner can help you decide if you need a Lap-Band adjustment. If you are experiencing prolonged satiety (feeling a sense of fullness after consuming 1/2-3/4 cup of food for several hours) and losing 1-2 pounds/week and NOT having RED ZONE symptoms (heartburn, reflux, vomiting, difficulty swallowing or night cough), you are in the GREEN ZONE and your band does not need to be adjusted.
If you are hungry, thinking about food, consuming larger portions, or snacking; an adjustment may be deemed appropriate.
If you have heartburn, reflux, vomiting, regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, or night cough; you are in the RED ZONE and fluid should promptly be removed from your band.
How long should I wait between adjustments?
We recommend waiting a MINIMUM of 2 weeks between saline addition Lap-Band adjustments. To avoid having your appointment cancelled, please DO NOT schedule an appointment prior to this waiting period (unless you are experiencing RED ZONE symptoms (including heartburn, reflux, vomiting, night cough, or difficulty swallowing) and need to be seen promptly for saline removal.
How will my Lap-Band be adjusted?
The Lap-Band is adjustable by inserting a non-coring needle into the access port whereby saline can either be added or removed by the nurse practitioner.
What if I need an esophagram?
An esophagram is recommended annually for band surveillance and can be performed by SimonMed Imaging (multiple locations) and Arizona Diagnostic Radiology (Gilbert).
Is it possible to reach my ideal body weight?
It is possible. What you eat, How often you eat, and How often you exercise…your choices…directly impact your weight loss success. The band can help control your portion size, but it does not have the capacity to choose for you. If you consume a diet that contains lots of sugar/refined carbohydrates (breads/pasta/potatoes/cupcakes) or that include liquids full of “empty” calories (alcohol/milkshakes/soda), the effect of the gastric band will be greatly reduced or eliminated. Dietary and lifestyle changes are the key to long term success after any bariatric surgery.
Is it true that the band seems “tighter” in the morning?
This is a very common feeling expressed by banded patients. Stress, menstruation, inflammatory processes, changes in barometric pressure, and traveling to areas of higher elevations have also been reported as causes for increased band tightness.
What happens if I become pregnant?
If your Ob/Gyn recommends that your band be emptied during pregnancy, we support those recommendations. Typically, we recommend that 1/2 the fluid volume of the band be removed during pregnancy as the 1st trimester can be associated with nausea/vomiting and the 3rd trimester with heartburn/reflux.
Will my band set off airport security devices or other detection systems?
No, it won’t.
Is it safe to have an MRI with my Lap-Band?
Yes, an MRI can be safely performed.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not process any insurance. Unfortunately, most insurance companies do not cover medical weight management. We can provide you with an invoice of your office visit to submit to your insurance if they do offer reimbursement in your policy.
What forms of payment are accepted?
We accept cash, credit cards, debit cards, and most flexible spending account (FSA)/health spending account (HSA) cards. Payment is due at the time of service. *Personal checks are not accepted*
Can I pay with FSA/HSA?
Yes! Most FSA/HSA accounts for medical office visits can be paid for with your pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA).
LAP-BAND RESOURCES
(Click on the links below to download forms)
OFFICE VISIT FORMS FOR NEW AND ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
* Complete TOP SECTION only of Established Patient office visit form*
LAP-BAND POST-ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Post Adjustment Instructions (Liquid/Soft Food Dietary Instructions)
DIETARY SUGGESTIONS
EXERCISE
Light Weight Upper Body Resistance Training: FitbyMik on YouTube
Chair Exercises: “Bodylastics seated exercises for limited mobility” on YouTube
Indoor Walking “Walk At Home” with Leslie Sansone on YouTube
ESOPHAGRAM
COMPLICATION MANAGEMENT