Significant Weight Loss

Results will vary depending on procedure and individual differences, but bariatric surgery typically results in greater, sustained weight loss than other approaches

Improved health

In addition to the health benefits of reduced weight, bariatric surgery may also improve or eliminate type II diabetes beginning immediately after the procedure.

Lasting results

Many individuals are able to maintain a significant decrease in weight after their surgery. It is important to remember, however, in order for the weight loss to last you must permanently adopt several lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise.

Financing

If your health insurance provider will not cover the procedure or will only cover a portion, Gastric Surgeon can help finance your surgery.

Answer To Your Question

Question: What is the main difference between the Lap Band and other types weight loss surgery?
Submitted on: May 27, 2009

Answered By:

Bariatric Specialist

Answer: The main difference between the Lap Band and other types of weight loss surgery is that the Lap Band does not involve cutting or stapling any portion of your GI tract. Instead, a band is placed around the upper part of your stomach and made tight so that it compartmentalizes your stomach into a small pouch at the top and a larger pouch beneath it. This approach also enables adjustments to be made after the surgery to accommodate any issues that may arise and because no permanent changes are made to the anatomy of GI tract, the band can be removed in the future with restoration of the original anatomy of your stomach.

Answered on: May 27, 2009

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