Gastric Bypass and Lap Band Surgery
Gastric Bypass and Lap Band Surgery
Weight loss surgery is what many people today are very interested in comparing. What are the options? Gastric Bypass Surgery and Lap Band Surgery. Gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding surgery and mini gastric bypass surgery has impressive weight loss results and been successful for over 30yrs whereas Lap Band Weight Loss Surgery or also known as Lap Band Stomach Surgery is relatively new to market but has great sucess stories.
Gastric Bypass and Lap Band Surgery
This description from a gastric bypass surgeon will help to give you a general overview of these two popular weight loss procedures, but it should not take the place of a consultation with your doctor to discuss your health and determine which procedure is the best fit for you. With over 1-2/3 of Americans obese today and more and more are seeking the extra help to fight against obesity which is a real battle and gastric bypass might just be what you need to gain control over your weight.
Let’s look at the both Procedures
Lap Band Surgery – Weight Loss Restricted
Limits quantity of food that could be eaten
Slows down digestion
Creates satiety
Gastric Bypass – Malabsorptive Approach
Limits quantity of food that could be eaten
Absorption reduction
Dumping Syndrome
Lap Band Surgery – Changes To The Stomach Anatomy
By placing the adjustable silicone band around top part of stomach a small 1-2oz stomach pouch is made
Gastric Bypass – Stomach and Intestines
Stomach is divided into an upper small 1oz pouch and a lower larger remnant pouch with a gastric band
Rerouted and cut the small intestine
Diet Guidelines Lap Band Surgery
800 calories per day for first 2-3 years, then 1000-1200 calories per day
eat protein-rich foods
certain fibrous, dry, or doughy foods can get stuck if eaten
high carbohydrate and high calorie intake will defeat weight loss attempts
drink 6-8 cups of water a day between meals
avoid carbonated drinks
Diet Guidelines Gastric Bypass
800 calories per day for first 1-2 years, then 1000-1200 calories per day
eat protein-rich foods
avoid intake of sugar and fats or Dumping Syndrome occurs
high carbohydrate and high calorie intake will defeat weight loss attempts
drink 6-8 cups of water per day between meals
avoid carbonated drinks
Eating Habits Lap Band Surgery
eat 3 small meals a day
avoid snacking
no drinking with meals
eat slowly and chew food thoroughly
Eating Habits Gastric Bypass
eat small amounts
avoid snacking
no drinking with meals
eat and drink slowly
chew food thoroughly
Nutritional Supplements Lap Band Surgery
Multivitamin
Calcium
Nutritional Supplements Gastric Bypass
Multivitamin
Calcium
Vitamin B12
Iron (menstruating women)
Operating Time Lap Band Surgery
1 hour
Operating Time Gastric Bypass
2 hours
Hospital Stay Lap Band Surgery
less than 24 hrs – overnight
Hospital Stay Gastric Bypass
2-3 days
Time off Work Lap Band Surgery
1 week
Time off Work Gastric Bypass
2-3 weeks
Recovery Time Lap Band Surgery
Approximately 6 weeks
Recovery Time Gastric Bypass
Approximately 3 months
Surgery Disadvantages Lap Band Surgery
General surgical risks including infection
Possibility of band slippage, band erosion, or port problems
Requires more patient effort for weight loss
Stoma obstruction
Band needs fills and adjustments by doctor
Surgery Disadvantages Gastric Bypass
Complex operation
Surgical risks including infection, leaks, and blood clots
Ulcers
Bowel obstruction
Reflux
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Dumping Syndrome
Surgery Mortality Rates Lap Band Surgery
1 in 2000
Surgery Mortality Rates Gastric Bypass
1 in 200
Surgery Advantages Lap Band Surgery
Simple and relatively safe procedure
Reversible
Adjustable
No removing or altering any part of the stomach or intestines
Short hospital stay
Quick recovery period
Low malnutrition risk
Low rate of major complications
Surgery Advantages Gastric Bypass
Rapid weight loss in first 6 months
Greatly controls amount of food that can be eaten
Dumping Syndrome controls intake of sweets
Limits amount of calories absorbed by the body
Average Weight Loss Lap Band Surgery
Slow and steady weight loss
Settles at final weight 3-4 years after surgery
40-50% weight loss after 1 year
55% weight loss after 5 years
Average Weight Loss Gastric Bypass
Rapid weight loss first 6 months
Settles at final weight about 18-24 months after surgery
70% weight loss after 1 year
60% weight loss after 5 years
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Gastric bypass surgery and lap band surgery is still high on the agenda at Fight Against Obesity. With the rise of weight loss surgery becoming far more acceptable big changes are ahead. Finding a top gastric bypass surgeon is very important and the word from the doctors is to only go to the high volume clinics. These gastric bypass surgeons have far more experience and have a far lower risk. I am interested to see if lap band surgery will become the peoples first choice because it has a faster recovery time. Fight Obesity charities and government agencies are expressing great support to allow for younger children to have gastric bypass or lap band surgery many years earlier. We have so many Physical health reports and statistics. Other procedures involved are liposuction and obese cosmetic surgery all in the battle to give a better quality of life to those looking for a better quality of life.
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