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Gastric Bypass Vs. Gastric Band - How to Choose?
asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Mark Pleatman, MD
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Tags: weight loss, comparison
My spouse weighs approx. 500lb and it's hard for her to exercise to get the weight off, so we're looking into weight loss surgery to help. What should we consider when choosing between gastric banding and gastric bypass? I'm concerned that gastric bypass is too drastic and permanent but she thinks the results are more dramatic. Thank you!
3 answers to Gastric Bypass Vs. Gastric Band - How to Choose?
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Gastric Bypass vs Lap Band
These are two completely different operations. The gastric bypass procedure is a restrictive and malabsorptive operation. With the proper nutritional counseling and behavior modification, you can get close to your ideal body weight. This operation can be performed and has excellent results in patients with a BMI >45 and those who have a metabolic condition such as diabetes. This operation can place diabetes in remission in almost 85 - 90 percent of cases and/or significantly decrease the...
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Choice of operation for high BMI patient
I would recommend neither gastric bypass nor gastric band for a patient with a BMI above 60. Weight loss after gastric banding is unreliable at best; some patients don't lose weight at all. A patient in this high-risk category needs an operation which won't fail. Gastric bypass gives reasonable initial weight loss, but many patients in the high BMI category don't lose enough weight, or regain after a few years. Such patients should consider a more...
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Mark Pleatman, MD
Bloomfield Hills Bariatric Surgeon
Bloomfield Hills Bariatric Surgeon
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Gastric Bypass vs. Lapband
The decision is a personal choice. Gastric bypass has greater risk at the initial operation. It is important to discuss the risks, benefits, and results of both before making a decision.
Shawn Garber, MD FACS
The New York Bariatric Group
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