Lap-band surgeryand gastric sleeve surgery are two different types ofweight loss surgery, also known asbariatric surgery.
They are options for treatingobesityto help avoid additional health complications.
How Does It Work?
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This includes medical conditions such as high blood pressure,sleep apnea, and throw in 2 diabetes.
Ideally, this will make you feel full after eating smaller amounts of food than usual.
BMI is a dated, flawed measure.
It does not take into account factors such asbody composition, ethnicity, sex, race, and age.
Lap-Band Surgery Delivery
Lap-band surgery is performed by a bariatric surgeon in a hospital under generalanesthesia.
And unlike other options, lap-band surgery is reversible.
It doesn’t involve any cutting of the actual stomach organ.
Gastric sleeve surgeryhelps with weight loss by physically reducing the size of the stomach.
The large portion of the stomach is typically sealed and divided with surgical staples.
The large portion that is separated is subsequently removed from the body.
This helps decrease your appetite and often contributes to better weight loss results.
Still, its not uncommon to experience certain side effects following gastric sleeve surgery.
Many health insurance plans cover weight loss surgery that they consider to bemedically necessary.
Which Treatment Is Best for You?
Can Lap-Band and Gastric Sleeve Surgery Be Used Together?
Lap-band and gastric sleeve surgery are not used together at the same time.
But it is possible to have lap-band surgery firstand then get gastric sleeve surgery later on.
Summary
Lap-band surgery and gastric sleeve surgery are two commonly used procedures to treatobesityand related health conditions.
They work by reducing the stomach size and limiting the amount of food that can be consumed.
While lap-band surgery is reversible, gastric sleeve surgery is not.
A healthcare provider will be able to help determine whether you’re a candidate for either weight loss procedure.
A Word From Verywell
There are several different types of weight loss procedures and no one-size-fits-all approach.
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