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Comparison of weight loss surgeries
Although Gastric Bypass is currently more well-known, there are significant advantages to the Lap-Band procedure.

Check out the comparison below:

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass	Lap-Band
Gold standard, time tested	Promising new technology
Complex operation, multiple areas of abdomen involved	Simpler operation, gives lower risk around surgery (less chance of death or prolonged hospitalization)
Rapid weight-loss over 3-6 months, settling at final weight 10-16 months after surgery	Slow and steady weight-loss, settling at final weight around 2 years after surgery
Deficiency in mineral absorption, requiring long-term supplements	No malabsorption or vitamin deficiencies
Dumping syndrome (intolerance to sugars and some carbohydrates)	No Dumping syndrome
Not reversible	Reversible
No significant hardware in body	Long term(non-reactive) plastic material in body
More expensive procedure	The Band can be adjusted for best success The Band must be adjusted for best success Less expensive procedure

Benefits after Bariatric Surgery
Many of the diseases related to obesity can be treated effectively with bariatric surgery. Below is a summary of some common diseases and their success rate:

Related Diseases	% Cured after Surgery
Diabetes mellitus type 2	95%
Asthma	90%
Sleep apnea	90%
Hypertension	80%
Stress	75%
Osteoarthritis	50%