Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most common types of weight loss procedures, which are being used over 30 years and with impressive weight loss results. On the other hand, lap band surgery is a modern approach for weight loss and is less invasive and making it more popular due to its long term weight loss and fewer side effects.
Here is the brief comparison between lap band and gastric bypass surgery:
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Procedure
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Lap Band Surgery
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
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The procedure
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A silicon belt is fitted around the upper part of the stomach and creates a 1-2 oz stomach pouch
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Portion of the stomach is stapled to reduce the portion size and small intestine cut and rerouted
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Weight loss approach
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Reduces amount of food intake and slows your digestion process
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Reduces amount of food intake and also reduces absorption
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Dietary guidelines
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1. 800 calories/day for initial 2-3 years and then 1000-1200 calories per day
2. Consume foods rich in protein
3. Drink 6-8 cups of water a day between meals
4. Avoid high carb and high calorie foods
5. Avoid carbonated drinks
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1. 800 calories/day for initial 1-2 years and then 1000-1200 calories per day
2. Consume foods rich in protein
3. Drink 6-8 cups of water a day between meals
4. Avoid high carb and high calorie foods
5. Avoid carbonated drinks
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Operating time
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One hour
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Two hours
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Hospital stay
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2 days
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2-3 days
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Time off from work
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1 week
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2-3 weeks
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Recovery time
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About 6 weeks
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About 3 months
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Eating habits
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1. 3 small meals a day is recommended
2. Avoid snacking in between the meals
3. Consume food slowly and chew thoroughly
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1. Eat small amounts
2. Avoid snacking in between the meals
3. Consume food slowly and chew thoroughly
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Nutritional supplements
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Multivitamin and calcium
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Multivitamin, calcium, iron and B12
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Advantages
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1. Adjustable
2. Reversible
3. Simple and relatively safe procedure
4. Less invasive
5. Short recovery time
6. Less malnutrition risk
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1. Rapid weight loss within 6 months
2. Controls the amount of food can be eaten
3. Reduces the amount of calories absorbed by the body
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