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What is Gastric Banding?The bariatric surgical procedure known as gastric-banding is a type of restrictive weight loss surgery. It's aim is to restrict food intake and thus calorie consumption by reducing the size of the stomach. No attempt is made to alter the anatomy of the digestive tract in the duodenum or jejunum. A popular gastric banding operation is Lap Band®. Gastric band weight loss surgery is also known as "stomach banding", or "gastric ring" surgery. Types of Gastric BandingThere are several variants of gastric banding which differ in their method of stomach reduction. Some banding techniques rely on a gastric ring, some use a band, some use stomach staples and some use a combination. Typical procedures include: lap band, vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), silastic ring gastroplasty (SRG), and adjustable silastic gastric banding (AGB). As stated above, all these bariatric banding operations seek to achieve patient weight loss by restricting volume of food intake. Weight Loss Results of Gastric BandingMalabsorptive surgeries like gastric bypass produce better weight reduction results than gastric banding. According to patient surveys, the average excess weight loss at five years after bypass is 48-74 percent, while mean weight loss after vertical banded gastroplasty (staples and band) is 50-60 percent. However, unless patients maintain their commitment to healthy post-operative eating and exercise, weight regain is likely. See also: ------------------------------------------------ Gastric Bypass Bariatric Information |