LAP-BAND System Surgery Compared to Gastric Bypass Surgery

Many patients with morbid obesity who decide to undergo weight loss surgery choose a LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band procedure instead of another bariatric surgery procedure. Next to LAP-BAND® System, the most popular bariatric surgery procedure is gastric bypass surgery, but most patients prefer LAP-BAND® System for a number of reasons.

During gastric bypass surgery, the surgeon makes a large abdominal incision through which the surgeon cuts and staples the patient’s stomach and bowels. This allows a large portion of the digestive tract to be bypassed when the patient eats, so he or she can only digest a fraction of the nutrients consumed. While patients lose weight more quickly after a gastric bypass procedure, results are comparable to those achieved by LAP-BAND® System patients after the first year, and the patients of LAP-BAND® System face fewer risks of illness or complications.

Ans the fact that LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band surgery is performed laparoscopically means less recovery time, reduced risk of infection and complications, and smaller scars for the patient. Most patients who undergo LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System procedures are able to return to normal activity within a week, but bypass patients typically can't go back to work for up to three weeks after their surgery.

The adjustability of the LAP-BAND® System is what makes this procedure unique, because the patient and doctor can work together to customize how quickly the patient loses weight. Another benefit of the LAP-BAND® System as opposed to other weight loss surgery systems such as gastric bypass is that the band is totally removable, while all other bariatric procedures permanently alter the shape and size of the patient’s digestive organs.

LAP-BAND® System Surgery Compared to Gastric Bypass Surgery has far fewer complications and adverse side effects. However one must think very carefully about undergoing any surgery, elective or cosmetic. Medifast Specials