Frequently Asked Questions

• What is laparoscopy?
   

Weight Loss Surgery

Carrying more than two times a normal body weight can have serious medical consequences.
There are several types of gastrorestrictive operations and each has its pros and cons.

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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery 

• What does your program entail?
• How do I know if I'm eligible for gastric bypass surgery?
• What kind of testing will I undergo during the evaluation process?
• What types of gastric bypass surgeries are available?
• What happens during the surgery itself?
• How quickly will I recover?
• What kind of long-term changes will I need to make to ensure my gastric bypass is successful?
• What kinds of complications are possible?  

LAP-BAND® System adjustable gastric banding procedure?

• Will I feel hungry or deprived with the LAP-BAND® System?
• How long will it take to recover after surgery?
• How much weight will I lose?
• Will I be sick a lot after the operation?
• Can the band be removed?
• How do the weight-loss results with the LAP-BAND® System compare to those with the gastric bypass?
• Does the LAP-BAND® System limit any physical activity?
• How is the band adjusted?
• What will happen if I become ill?
• What about pregnancy?
• Will I need to take vitamin supplements?
• What about other medication?