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This 2 page paper provides a block comparison of lap-band and gastric bypass surgery. This paper considers the benefits and risks of both and compares these surgeries in relation to safety, hospital stays, complications, etc. There are 3 sources used.
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complications, is less invasive, and requires shorter recovery times, but results in lower levels of weight loss, slower weight loss and higher rates of relapse. For people with morbid
obesity or for patients who have health complications that are complicated by weight issues, gastric bypass continues to be the surgery of choice to reduce food intake and create measurable
weight loss. Outline I. Population A. Lap-band 1. BMI over 40 2. Can also be used for people with BMIs between 35-39 with health complications. B. Gastric
Bypass 1. BMI over 40 2. Those unsuccessful with other weight loss methods. II. Method A. Lap-Band 1. Restrictive strategy to limit food. 2. Band positioning can be
adjusted. 3. Slows digestion. B. Gastric Bypass 1. Creates a smaller stomach pouch. 2. Limits food that can be consumed. 3. Reduces absorption. 4. Can cause dumping syndrome that prohibits
the consumption of sugars and carbohydrates. III. Changes A. Lap-band 1. Reduces the size of the stomach using the band. 2. Is removable/reversible. B. Gastric Bypass 1. Stomach is
divided. 2. Intestine is connected to the smaller pouch. 3. Cannot be undone. IV. Operation and Recovery A. Lap-band 1. Less than an hour 2. 24 hours in the
hospital. 3. Recovery period of 6 weeks. 4. Loss of work time of 1 week. B. Gastric Bypass 1. 2 hours of surgery. 2. 2-3 days in the hospital.
3. Recovery period of three months. 4. Loss of work time up to three weeks. V. Dietary Changes A. Lap-Band 1. Limited to 800 calories for 1-2 years. 2.
1000-1200 calories after that. 3. High protein, low-fat diet. 4. Dietary supplements needed. B. Gastric Bypass 1. Limited to 800 calories for 1-2 years. 2. 1000-1200 calories after that. 3.
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