When looking for a bariatric surgery, you need to consider whether or not you want a Lap Band surgeons procedure or a Roux en Y procedure
. There is also a mini gastric bypass procedure that isn't done as much yet in the U.S. or in foreign countries.
When having a Roux en Y procedure, you can decide on an open procedure, which requires more recovery time but which is a faster procedure in the OR.
You can also decide on a laparoscopic procedure, which involves multiple small incisions but the recovery time is faster. The procedure itself takes longer to do in the OR.
You can also decide on a laparoscopic band surgeons procedure. Such a procedure involves the laparoscopic placement of a donut shaped silicone band around the stomach so that the effective stomach is considerably smaller.
The laparoscopic band procedure is a lot less invasive than the others and is also reversible. The band can be adjusted where required. Most people recover quickly from such procedure.
It is usually a safe treatment option with minimal risks if any involved. There are rarely any complications.
Since this procedure is performed laparoscopically it is much less riskier than other weight loss procedures. The procedure does not require any cutting or needles. However there are multiple incisions.
The band is delivered down the laparoscopic tube to the region of the upper stomach. The band is then inflated and tightened so that it fits properly.
A small amount of food is allowed to pass through the stomach so that your stomach would be full after eating a small portion of food.
The rare instances of the lap band slipping which can allow the food capacity to increase. In such cases, the surgeon would need to adjust and reposition the lap band to the proper fititng again. There are many highly qualified lap band doctors in Mexico that perform laparoscopic banding procedures the same way it is performed within the United States, but at a much more affordable rate.