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Where can i find information on the gastric band vs the gastric bypass?
You can find out information about the gastric band versus the gastric bypass surgery on http://www.trueresults.com/gastric-bypass-surgery or http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/47541.php
How successful are lap bands?
A lap band procedure, where an inflatable band is surgically implanted at the top of the stomach which can be filled with water to limit the amount of food the stomach can hold, is less invasive than a gastric bypass, but can be just as successful for those who are morbidly obese. In fact, statistics show the weight stays off longer for those with this procedure versus gastric bypass.
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
How do bariatric doctors help you lose weight?
Through the gastric bypass or their lap band procedure.
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.
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.
The Cost Gastric Band Surgery is Typically Cheaper?
The cost gastric band surgery is typically cheaper than gastric bypass surgery. With gastric bypass surgery prices ranging from $18,000 to $35,000, the gastric band (such as Lap-Band) prices range from a lower $17,000 to $30,000. The Realize Band costs even less at $16,000 to $25,000. Most insurance companies will cover the cost if the physician has deemed the procedure medically necessary. Some geographic areas are more expensive than others, as well as if the procedure is done inpatient or outpatient.
How much does it cost to get gastric bypass banding?
Banding is not gastric bypass. In a procedure like the "Lap Band," which is a trademarked product, a small belt or band is inserted through the abdominal wall and fastened around the stomach to create a small pouch that limits the capacity for food. This procedure requires four small incisions in the abdominal wall. Bypass is a much more dramatic procedure in which part of the stomach is bypass surgically. There are different bypass procedures. Generally, weight loss with the Lap Band is about 75 pounds but certainly more is possible with the proper lifestyle changes. Patients with more to lose often opt for bypass. Read about bypass here: http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-bypass AND LapBand here: www.lapband.com
Where can I find advice on band gastric bypass weight loss online?
I am looking for advice on band gastric bypass weight loss. Where can I find advice on band gastric bypass weight loss online? there may be blogs online that can give you advice from those who have already had this.
How long does a gastric bypass band last?
Gastric bypass is still a relatively new procedure and therefore there is no concrete data proving the longevity of the band. However, the first surgery took place in 1993 and there have not been any reported problems with the patient since then. It can be assumed based on the information that the band does have a certain longevity.
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.
What is better, gastric bypass or the gastric bypass band?
From what I understand the gastric band has fewer complications than the gastric bypass. Recovery time is supposed to be so much shorter and it's not supposed to be so invasive. Your doctor can probably give you information on both types of surgery.
