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What is the difference between gastric band and lap band surgery?
The difference between gastric band surgery and lap band surgery is the type of procedure which is undertaken and the complications which may arise from the surgery.
When was General Surgery - band - created?
General Surgery - band - was created in 1989.
What are upmc insurance requirements for lap band surgery?
what are the weight requirments to qualify for the lap band surgery?
Where can I find online reviews of the Lap Band surgery?
You can find reviews of the Lap Band surgery at http://www.viewpoints.com/Lap-Band-Surgery-reviews. You could also check out http://www.chasefreedom.com/lapband.html
Does Anthem Blue Cross in Ohio cover lap band surgery?
This does not generally cover lap band surgery. This is not a medically necessary surgery so it is not covered.
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 risks involved with lapband surgery?
As with any surgery there is a risk of death. Less permanent risks include, Nausea and vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux, and band slippage. Many additional less serious and less common risks also exist. If you are considering lap-band you should talk to a licensed provider.
What exactly is the cost of lap band surgery?
Lap band surgery can run about $2500 - $3000 dollars. A number of companies offer various financing options that can help with smaller monthly payments. In the United Kindon the cost of gastric band surgery ranges from £ 5500 to £ 8000, depending on the Surgeon chosen and the level of aftercare. With gastric band surgery you will need to budget for band fills after surgery. Sometimes these are included in a treatment and surgery package
how can i get a hold of the bariatric band?
Weight loss surgery is an important decision to make when you're suffering from obesity. Bariatric band is not an actual band that you wear, it's the name of the surgery called Lap Band.
Is Gastric Bypass Surgery more or less dangerous than Lap-Band Surgery?
It's more dangerous than the lap band.
What is the mortality rate 1 year after lap band surgery?
Although lap band surgery is a very serious, major surgery, the mortality rate for lap band surgery patients is low compared to most other surgeries. Recent studies have shown that as low as 1 of 2000 lap band patients will experience any sort of lasting complications with less than 5% of lap band patients requiring re-operation. The actual morality rate of lap band surgery patients is less than 1%.
What is a band surgery in the belly called?
Abortion
