Synergy Bariatrics offers
gastric bypass and gastric banding procedures. Learn the diffreneced
between the procedure using the table below:
|
Gastric
Bypass
|
Gastric
Banding |
| 60
– 65% Excess weight loss expected |
40
– 60% Excess weight loss expected |
| Long
proven track record |
Newer
procedure |
| Longer
recovery time |
Shorter
recovery |
| Permanent
procedure |
Can
be reversed |
| No
foreign device used |
Requires
implantation of foreign device |
| Possibility
of malnutrition, more supplementation necessary |
Low
risk for vitamin deficiencies, some supplementation required |
| 4-6
meals/day encouraged with focus upon high-protein sources
eaten first |
Requires
strict adherence to 3 meals per day |
| Low
tolerance for fatty or sugary foods provides negative
feedback |
Some
foods may jeopardize results |
| Yearly
follow up visits after year 1 |
Success
requires frequent office visits for first 5 years |
