How does Gastric Band compare to Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
When you have to make a choice, how do you decide which type of bariatric surgery is best for you? Like many other patients before you, you may know you want to undergo weight loss surgery, but you just aren't sure which procedure to choose. If you are at this point in the process, don't feel like you have to rush into making a decision - make sure you take the time you need to learn about the various surgical options and set up a consultation with a bariatric surgeon to see which one is best suited to your personal situation.
Two popular types of weight loss surgery for you to consider are laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), a method that involves implanting a medical device (such as the LAP-BAND or REALIZE Band) around the stomach to control eating, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), commonly referred to as gastric sleeve surgery, an operation which surgically reduces the size of the stomach to limit food intake.
The following chart is a side-by-side comparison of gastric banding and gastric sleeve that briefly summarizes how these surgeries work and what to expect in terms of advantages, disadvantages, dietary guidelines, and weight loss results of these two types of weight loss surgery.
Weight Loss Procedure | Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band | Gastric Sleeve |
Approach to Weight Loss | Restrictive
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Restrictive
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Anatomy Changes | Stomach
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Stomach
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Dietary Guidelines |
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Eating Habits |
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Nutritional Supplements |
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Operating Time |
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Hospital Stay |
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Time off Work |
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Recovery Time |
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Surgery Method |
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Adjustable |
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Reversible |
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Medical Implant |
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Surgery Risks and Disadvantages |
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Surgery Benefits and Advantages |
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Average Weight Loss |
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As you consider the various types of weight loss surgery, keep in mind that weight loss surgery is only a tool to help you lose weight - the method that works best for some people is not necessarily the one that is best-suited for your personal situation.