Those that have has gastroplasty have lost weight at an almost uncontrollable rate. Sometimes, this causes illness and much less elastic skin. With the Lap Banding procedure, this weight loss can be adjusted. Because doctors have the ability to loosen or tighten the ring if needed, weight loss can be controlled. This is important for those that are likely to become ill and need to allow more food than originally planned or for those that want to lose the weight more gradual so not to end up with severely saggy skin. Above all, this surgery is safe. If at any time the surgery needs to be reversed, it can be done easily.