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Can the gastric lap-band cause you to have bilateral lung dependent atelectasis?
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∙ 11y ago
It could have been caused by the preexisting obesity and poor ventilation, or by lack of adequate incentive spirometer use after the surgery, or some other cause.
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What are my options for weight control surgery?
There are several common procedures used for weight loss. The most common procedures are lapband, liposuction, and gastric bypass. Lapband can be reversed, liposuction needs to be done on a regular basis to be efficient and gastric bypass is permanent.
What are the types of weight loss surgery?
There is gastric bypass which is more dramatic. There are also less dramatic surgeries such as the Lapband.
Does West Virginia medicaid cover lapband surgery?
West Virginia only pays for Ruen Y <sp?> Gastric Bypass.
Can you suggest any advise for before and after gastric bypass surgery?
This site tells you the pros and cons of the different stomach surgeries and about the gastric sleeve surgery, ,lapband and bypass here: http://www.gastricbypass.com/FAQs.htm
What is a lapband and what do you use it for?
A lap band is a gastric band which inflatable silicone and it placed at the top portion of the stomach. This is method to help people deal with obesity and to lose weight.
Is lapband surgery expensive and what are the risks?
I think the lapband procedure may be a little complicated; however, i do not think it is anymore complicated then the gastric bypass surgery. The lapband procedure seems like a simple way to stop you from overeating all the time.
Is lapband surgery better than gastric bypass surgery?
It is perhaps not a question of which surgery is best, but which surgery is most suited to your peronal needs. Both of these procedures can help you lose significant amounts of weight, but you need to see a Bariatric Surgeon to discover which is the most appropriate procedure for you. A gastric band is reversible, but a gastric bypass is not.
What is the best gastric reduction surgery for weight loss?
You can find information out about bariatric surgery, lapband surgery or the bariatric sleeve (which is less invasive) surgery here: http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/cost/
What are the different typles of lapbands out there?
The Lapband is kind of like Gastric Bypass, except safer, and reversible. Here is a link to a website with a lot more information about them http://www.lapband.com/en/learn_about_lapband/compare_lapband/
who are the doctors in lakeland florida that can perform a gastric bypass surgery?
I found one doctor in Lakeland that performs Gastric Bypass Surgery :Walfredo Magarino, MD 1705 Lakeland Hills Blvd # 1 , Lakeland , Florida 33805. There is another one nearby Lee J. Gossbard, M.D. Zephyrhills , Florida 33539. The procedures they offer are Gastric Bypass Surgery, Gastric Banding Surgery, Lapband, Gastroplasty andFobi-Pouch Gastric Bypass
What are the most common problems that you can encounter in weight reduction surgery?
The type of problems you experience will depend on what type of surgery you had, such as gastric bypass or lapband. You can have indigestion, bleeding or swollen esophagus depending on what you've had done.
Where can I find more info on bypass operations?
This would only be beneficial if you are morbidly obese and have tried to lose weight through diet and exercise. Find out about the gastric sleeve surgery, ,lapband and bypass here: http://www.gastricbypass.com/FAQs.htm
