Gastric Banding vs. Gastric Sleeve


 Are you tired of being obese and the health issues it brings?

Are you considering weight loss surgery?

Confused between gastric banding and gastric sleeve surgery?

If you are tired of being obese and want to adopt the weight loss surgery route, it is best to consult a top-notch bariatric surgeon. 

If you think of bariatric surgery then two of the options available to you include a gastric sleeve or gastric banding surgery in Melbourne. Let us help you understand both, by listing the pros and cons of each:

Gastric Banding Surgery

A small expandable band is placed by the surgeon around the upper part of the stomach creating a small pouch. Inflation or deflation of the band is made possible through a port that lies below the abdomen skin. The band helps to limit food intake. This is also called laparoscopic gastric banding as it involves laparoscopic surgery. 

Pros

  • Gastric banding weight loss route does not require cutting of the stomach muscles 

  • The option of gastric band removal is possible

  • Discharge is obtained in a matter of 24 hours

Cons

  • Diet restrictions have to be followed post- surgery

  • Regular follow-up visits needed to determine the success of your weight loss

  • Complications related to the band like slippage, obstruction, or esophageal dilation can occur

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

This involves the removal of a considerable section of your stomach. The stomach size is reduced to as small as the size of a banana. The idea is; lesser the space for food consumed quicker is your hunger appeasement. Hunger generating hormone named ghrelin is lowered due to the surgery and this helps in weight loss.

Pros

  • Better success with weight loss, almost 50% to 55% extra weight is lost

  • Positive alteration in the gut hormones resulting in appetite reduction, suppression of hunger, and controlled blood sugar levels

  • No issues due to the presence of a foreign body unlike in the gastric banding 

  • No possibility of long term complications as there is no intestinal bypass

Cons

  • No chances of reversing the procedure

  • Not suitable for a certain set of patients like those affected with acute reflux   


Consult a reputed bariatric surgeon today to help you decide the best weight loss surgery for you!

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