What is the main difference between gastric bypass and lap band?
February 2nd, 2010 | by admin |
beck5313 asked:
Is it possible to have lap band and then have the bypass, if necessary? How much weight can I expect to lose with lap band?
Thanks for any information you give.
Ludivina
Is it possible to have lap band and then have the bypass, if necessary? How much weight can I expect to lose with lap band?
Thanks for any information you give.
Ludivina
4 Responses to “What is the main difference between gastric bypass and lap band?”
By All hail 2 the "Queen" on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
Gastric bypass is life threating…
By Dixie B on Feb 6, 2010 | Reply
To my knowledge, the lap banding does not cut the stomach, but merely places a tight band around one end of it to make a small pouch, reducing the room in t he stomach for food storage. The gastric bypass is more extensive and involves cutting the stomach to make a smaller container then connecting the small intestine to the smaller pouch, also reducing the room allowable for food. Weight loss will depend on how well you stick to the diet regimen afterward and any complications that may arise. It is possible to restretch the stomach to a larger size by overeating over time, so it requires quite a drastic lifestyle change. Obviously the gastric bypass involves more risk of complications. Check with your doctor about details.
By dragonkisses on Feb 9, 2010 | Reply
Lap band is much safer than gastric bypass. Yes, if u have the lap band u can still have the bypass. The lap band is adjustable and reversible (easily). Gastric bypass is a serious surgery, and I would really only do it as a last resort.
By joe on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
Yes, It is possible.
Gastric Bypass surgery /gastrectomy/stomach stapling / lap band (all types of bariatric surgery) is very safe nowadays. It is very cheap in India. There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges obesity surgery for foreigners in India. They are called the Forerunners Healthcare. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.
I have also read that they arrange financing for American and Canadian patients, as obesity surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. The cost savings are incredible. As a doctor i personally believe that your obesity surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
My cousin got her surgery for gastric bypass in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results. She has lost 65lbs in 5 months. She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company. Hope this helps.