Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most common bariatric procedures used to help patients lose a large amount of weight in a relatively short period of time. However, not all patients get the same results, and some may be disappointed in how much weight they actually lose.
For this reason, some surgeons have provided a new procedure that aims to help gastric bypass patients continue to lose weight even after they’ve plateaued. In this article, you’ll learn about this procedure and what it’s for.
Can You Get The Lap Band After Gastric Bypass?
For those who are unfamiliar, the Lap-Band is a brand of adjustable gastric band. If you’ve heard about a stomach band for weight loss, this is what people are referring to. The adjustable gastric band procedure is touted as a reversible alternative to bariatric surgeries such as the gastric bypass. The way it works is by restricting the stomach so that it can hold less food at one time. It’s adjustable by way of a saline solution that can be added to tighten the band.
Adjustable gastric bands have become less popular thanks to the gastric sleeve; in fact, some patients opt to get gastric sleeve after lap band removal. But, disappointed gastric bypass patients have shown surgeons that there could be a new use for the Lap-Band: band over bypass.
What Is Band Over Bypass?
For patients who have started to gain weight after getting the gastric bypass, there are several options. One option is to have gastric bypass to duodenal switch surgery. This revision to a duodenal switch procedure removes a considerable amount of the intestine and creates what’s called an alimentary limb in order to facilitate digestion while also restricting the body’s ability to digest fats. However, this is a procedure that very few surgeons provide.
One option that has become more popular is a procedure called band over bypass. Essentially, the surgeon places the Lap-Band or other adjustable gastric band onto a gastric bypass patient’s stomach pouch. The gastric bypass created this stomach pouch, and the adjustable gastric band will constrict the stomach pouch further.
This is a way to further restrict a patient’s ability to overeat after gastric bypass. However, the procedure is quite new and has not been done very often. It’s a much simpler procedure than the gastric bypass to duodenal switch, and it is usually much less costly as well.
Whether you decide to get gastric bypass, gastric sleeve in Tijuana, or Mexico Lap-Band surgery, there are some guidelines you should follow before the procedure happens. Here are some tips before surgery for you to follow!
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