pros and cons lap band surgery or gastric by pass or gastric sleeve?

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1. False Creek Healthcare Centre says:

   April 22, 2011 at 9:38 am

   The Pros of Lap-Band
   - Lower mortality rate than Gastric Bypass (0.05% compared to 0.50% for Gastric Bypass)
   - Least invasive procedure, there is no stomach cutting, stapling or intestinal routing
   - Low risk of malnutrition
   - Reversible

   The Pros of Gastric Bypass
   - Rapid initial weight loss
   - Longer clinical experience in US, it has been around longer
   - Higher total average weight loss (55% for Lap-Band, 59% weight loss for Gastric Bypass)

   The Cons of Lap-Band
   - Slower initial weight loss
   - Requires regular follow ups with your Lap Band Doctor
   - Requires an implanted medical device
   - Risk of band slippage, or port leakage

   The Cons of Gastric Bypass
   - Cutting and stapling or stomach and bowels are required
   - Risk of malnutrition, hair loss and skin becoming dull
   - Because of faster weight loss, there is a higher chance for excess saggy skin

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