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