Losing weight requires a great deal of commitment and hard work. You need to devote some time for exercise no matter how busy you are. Sadly, not many people have this kind of time that can be used exclusively for exercise. Lap band weight loss surgery is for all those people who either lack the discipline or the time to pursue any weight loss program. Lap band weight loss surgery has become popular for two reasons: It is least invasive and can help attain permanent weight loss. This surgery requires very small incisions to insert a silicone ring round the upper part of the stomach so as to reduce the space available for food retention.