If you wish to find an alternate way of losing weight without exercising, I suggest consulting your doctor. I would also not recommend undergoing any surgeries to lose weight unless it is life-threatening.
Yes, gastric banding and stomach banding are the same procedure.
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.
Banding gastric bypass is a GREAT weight loss surgery program. It is recommended by a lot of people! To learn more about banding gastric bypass, check this website out. http://www.obesityhelp.com/
If you are considering Gastric Banding surgery, I would recommend finding a Dr. in your area and talking with him/her. The Dr. can help you make the best decision for you, they usually have dieticians and counselors on staff that you can speak with as well. If you want to read about bariartic surgery before speaking with a Dr., this is a good webiste to visit, www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/gastric-banding/
No, OHIP doesn't cover gastric banding procedures.
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.
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.
I can understand your need to find more information on banding gastric bypass. Here is a website that I believe would be beneficial for you http://www.orlandohealth.com/orlandoregionalmedicalcenter/OurMedicalSpecialties/WeightLossBariatricMetabolicSurgery.aspx?pid=6145&gclid=CJHkpruh5qoCFY8j7AodAy5J9Q.
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.
Recovering from gastric lap banding is typically a lot faster than stomach stapling. It really depend on the person.