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Information about the gastric band procedure may be found at a local Bariatric Surgeon's office. Additionally, this type of information may be found on the world wide web at various websites such as, www.lapband.com, www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com/tecmain.html, and www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/lap-banding.
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Where can I go to get information for gastric band diets?
When deciding to have a gastric band procedure it is crucial that you understand and follow a strict pre-operative and post-operative diet. You can find more information at www.bariatric-surgery.info
What doctor performs the Gastric Lap Band procedure?
bariatric surgeon
Gastric Band Procedure versus A Gastric Bypass?
The gastric band is one of the safest procedures currently on the market. It allows for you to loose a large amount of weight without many issues.
What is the benefit of getting a gastric band?
The benefit of receiving a gastric band is that it is adjustable and removable. There is no need for the stomach to be cut or stapled during the insertion procedure.
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
Where can I found out about gastric band procedure?
The gastric band procedure is a band that goes around your stomach that is surgically inserted and reduces the stomach's holding capacity and is adjustable without surgery from a pump under the skin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjustable_gastric_band
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.
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 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.
What is the Gastric lap-band?
is a procedure involves placing a band around the exterior of the stomach to restrict the amount of food that can enter the stomach.this procedure has the advantage of being reversible through the removal of the band.
Where can I find details regarding the cost of the gastric band?
The average gastric band procedure will cost anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000. The anesthesia will cost a couple thousand dollars extra as well.
Where can I find information on weight loss gastric band?
You should talk to your doctor or someone that had the procedure done. Not everyone is a candidate for that procedure.sometimes the risks are more than the benifits.
