Recovering from gastric lap banding is typically a lot faster than stomach stapling. It really depend on the person.
The recovery time is about 7 days or 1 week. However, most gastric banding patients have to have lap band adjustments three other times throughout the year.
To find out more about gastric banding surgeons go to this site http://www.locateadoc.com/surgery-guide.cfm/bariatric-surgery-weight-loss/gastric-banding-surgery. This site has a wealth of information on how to find a doctor and recovery after the surgery.
Gastric bypass surgery can be laparoscopic or conventional surgery. It can be a full bypass, stapling, or banding. There are many options but all have risks and benefits. Talk to your doctor.
Yes, gastric banding and stomach banding are the same procedure.
No, OHIP doesn't cover gastric banding procedures.
You can find info on gastric banding online on sites such as Wikipedia or on websites that provide health information or that provide information on medical health or on information such as lap bands, or adjustable gastric band surgery. They will provide information on how the procedure is performed, benefits, complications, weight loss, diet,etc
To find more information on Gastric Banding and related operations check out Wikipedia's page on gastric banding. Also check for information on WebMd. If you have further questions consult your healthcare provider.
Restrictive operations make the stomach smaller. With a smaller stomach, you will feel full a lot quicker than you are used to. This means that you will need to make big lifelong changes in how you eat-including smaller portion sizes and different foods-in order to lose weight. The most common restrictive surgery is adjustable gastric banding.
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.
The forum thinnertimesforum.com has a lot of information on gastric banding. It has very detailed information that can help people understand the procedure.
For information on gastric banding surgery, it would be best to consult your physician. There are many different ways to go about the gastric band, speak toy our doctor about all of the options.
Gastric banding can cost 15,000-20,000. I would think it depends on where you go. Different places will have diff prices. I would check in your area.