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Not sure I have many friends who are doing both. I see many people gaining hte weight back. I had a Gastric bypass in 04 and lost about 100 lbs this year it is returnig I want to do it .My surgeon who did the GB is very high total cost is about 23.-000 I think I should go to the same Dr. I have just change my insurance and they have weight loss surgury exculsion NEVER have I had insurance that didnt cover it. And since I have had the first one medically I dont see how they can say that I would if I could fight a exculstion if I can get my Dr. to say I need it.. ?? With hippa the need to continue care.. If anyone has any ideas to help me I would really like it.. Lisa law1727@aol.com
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Where can I find info on gastric band bypass online?
Gastric bypass band is alaos known as the lap band. It is a infatable silicone band that is tied around the top of your stomach. The lap band is used for obese patients. Here is more info:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjustable_gastric_band
What is stomach stapling?
Stomach stapling is a slang term for lap band surgery not gastric bypass. The lap band surgery typically uses a rubber band to shrink the stomach and is reversable. A gastric bypass procedure cuts away the stomach and is permanent.
Is Gastric Bypass Surgery more or less dangerous than Lap-Band Surgery?
It's more dangerous than the lap band.
Is gastric bypass surgery more dangerous than Lap-Band surgery?
Weight loss surgery (gastric bypass or lap-band®) can be a life-saving procedure ... a process that can be very dangerous for some patients.Gastric bypass surgery is therefore a lot more potentially life-changing in a negative way than lap band surgery would be.
Weighing The Risks Between Gastric Band And Bypass?
Gastric bypass surgery and gastric lap-band surgeries are similar and have been proven to produce similar weight loss achievements for patients. Many people are therefore wondering which is better: gastric band versus gastric bypass. The big difference between the two bariatric surgeries is the risk factor. Gastric bypass is a much more instrusive and complex surgery. The risks are also more serious than with lap-band, although both come with their own sets of risks. The morality rates are very different. According to statistics the mortality rate for gastric band is 1 in every 2000 surgeries while the mortality rate for gastric bypass patients is 1 in every 200. Still, the lap-band is newer and many still prefer the bypass method.
How do bariatric doctors help you lose weight?
Through the gastric bypass or their lap band procedure.
Is there a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure?
The Lap Band and Realize Band are placed in a laparoscopic procedure. The newer MiniGastric Bypass (MGB) is also a lap procedure that is not as radical as the Roux-en-Y but accomplish the same thing essentially. www.bariatric.us/mini-gastric-bypass.html
What Is Gastric Bypass Lap Surgery?
Lap Band surgery is a bariatric weight loss surgery that is a less invasive alternative to gastric bypass surgery. Lap Band surgery is typically down as an outpatient procedure and patients are able to go home just a few hours after surgery is completed. Lap Band surgery does not cut the stomach as gastric bypass surgery does. Instead a band is placed around the stomach that reduced the amount of food the body can take in. This band can be easily adjusted to allow more or less food to be consumed at any time. The band is also completely removable.
What are the most common weight loss procedures?
The most common weight loss procedures that come to mind are gastric bypass surgery and the lap band surgery. Gastric bypass is much more invasive and the lap band surgery is becoming increasingly popular because it is much less invasive.
What are the advances in gastric bypass surgery in 2010?
There have been some advances with gastric bypass surgery. One website to look at is: http://www.obesityhelp.com/ This website talks about the new advances such as Lap-Band.
What is the mini gastric bypass surgery?
A mini gastric surgery is a surgery that helps obese people lose weight. It's a reversible gastric bypass surgery that only takes thrity minutes to do. It's comparable lap band.
What is the deal on lap band weight loss?
The lap band system is a sort of reversible gastric bypass, though it's not as effective. The band reducing the capacity of your stomach, making you unable to eat large amounts of food.
