Gastric bypass banding is an option that anyone looking into a
traditional gastric bypass should consider before going through the
full bypass operation. Talk to your bariatric surgeon about gastric
banding before you decide to go through your bypass.
A gastric banding operation comes with a much lower risk of
surgical complications than a traditional bypass, and the recovery
time is lessened by quite a bit. You'll also end up needing to take
less supplements to meet your nutritional need, since you'll have
greater absorption than someone with a traditional bypass. Consider
a gastric band if your surgeon suggests it.