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Weight Loss Surgeon, Vegas Part 2

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Uploaded by on Feb 20, 2011

http://www.bariatricsurgeryworld.com/sleeve-gastrectomy-and-lap-band-surgery/

Surgeon from Las Vegas, US, discusses how the type of weight loss surgery for an individual is decided upon.

Giving an example of vertical sleeve gastrectomy and gastric banding, the surgeon states that informing the individual of all the related pros and cons of different surgeries helps them make the choice.

Lap Band surgery involves the surgical placement of an adjustable gastric band around the stomach. It limits the intake of food in the body resulting in weight loss. The gastric band can be adjusted after surgery, whenever required. The surgery is reversible. It is usually done for the individual with a BMI rate of 30 to 40.

Gastric sleeve surgery involves the trimming and stapling of the stomach with accompanying hormonal changes. It cuts down hunger sensation in an individual to a great extent. Hence, weight loss is more effective than gastric banding. This surgery is also used as a first step procedure in other weight loss surgeries -- gastric bypass and duodenal switch. It is usually considered for individuals with a BMI rate above 40.

Due to the adjustable and reversible nature of the gastric band in laparoscopic gastric banding, it is considered safer than vertical sleeve surgery. Vertical sleeve cannot be reversed.

These weight loss procedures are offered at different destinations including Las Vegas, Mexico -- Tijuana, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, etc.

To know more about the cost of the vertical sleeve and lap band, please visit the above links.

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