Lap-Band vs. Gastric Bypass – Video Feature



Dr. David Provost clearly explains the differences between the Lap-Band procedure and gastric bypass surgery in this helpful two-minute video segment. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of both procedures, average weight loss results, common side effects, and the differences in long-term follow-up care that the Lap-Band and gastric bypass procedures require. Click the video screen to watch now!

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6 Comments For This Post

  1. louise Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 12:32 pm

    would like to know which one has the greater wight loss the lapband or the gastric sleeve thank you louise

  2. Em Says:
    February 15th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    greater loss with gastric bypass (from experience)

  3. Eloisa Casanova Says:
    May 11th, 2009 at 7:15 am

    The lap band is not as quick as the gastric bypass but it is a nice steady of weight loss to give your body and your mind time to adjust to the loss.

  4. gloria Says:
    June 15th, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    Can u get the lapband after having R-n-Y gastric bypass

  5. Pat Says:
    June 16th, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    I am a post-op lapbander. I have heard of people who have had RNY and are struggling against weight regain having lapband surgery. There are also several up and coming procedures, one called the Rose procedure, and one called Stomafix. I believe both of them go into the pouch through the esophagus and tighten the pouch. So far I am holding my own weight loss wise. The nice thing about the band is its adjustability. I recently had a fill as my weight was creeping up a bit and I was getting hungry after two hours. Now my weight is back down and I fill up faster again.

  6. blake Says:
    July 10th, 2010 at 3:51 am

    im 17 and i weigh 300 lbs. i was wondering which would be best for me.

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