- Because the band is removable, adjustable and does not permanently alter the anatomy, it provides an option for patients who may not otherwise consider surgery for treatment of their obesity.
- Short period of hospitalization (usually involves a 2- to 4-day hospital stay). Most people can return to their normal activities within 3 to 5 weeks.
Does not affects the absorption of food and nutrients through intestines.- Weight loss. Mostly,weight is lost in the first 1-2 years.
- Follow up data indicate 50-60% of excess weight is lost at 5 years.
- Improvements in the “co-morbidities” of obesity-mood, mobility, exercise capacity and sleeping patterns.
- Improvements in blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol levels.
- Fast recover and fewer post-operative complications and low risk procedure.
- Gastric banding is not merely life-transforming, but life saving.
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