 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding uses a silicone band to restrict the amount of food able to be consumed at one time and is adjustable.
Gastric banding patients typically lose about 50% of their excess weight.
Studies found that gastric bypass:
Resolves type 2 diabetes in many cases and often resolved the disease within days of surgery. Type 2 diabetes is improved in a vast majority of cases.
Resolves or improves high blood pressure in a vast majority of cases
Improves high cholesterol in a vast majority of all cases
Please contact our office to see how gastric bypass can help your co-morbid conditions.
Bariatric surgery patients who experienced significant weight loss will see:
Overall quality of life improved greatly.
Improved physical functioning and appearance.
Improved social and economic opportunities in many cases.
Your healthcare team will advise you when to return to work and when you are able to resume normal activities, however hospital stays are typically overnight and patients typically return to work within 2 to 3 weeks
Gastric banding can help you feel satisfied sooner and with less food, but it won’t eliminate the desire to eat. You will need to follow our specific diet and exercise guidelines to achieve success.
Gastric banding requires more intensive follow-up care than most other bariatric surgeries. This is mostly because the band is adjustable. Keep in mind that even after reaching and maintaining your success weight, you may still need adjustments.
For more information please contact our office or visit the REALIZE™ website at www.realize.com or the Lap-Band® Website at www.lapband.com.
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