Benefits & Risks of Laparoscopic Gastric Band
Gastric Band Benefits
- The band can be adjusted to increase or decrease restriction
- 28% - 87% of weight loss was recorded in survey of 3000 people
- The amount of food consumed is reduced
- Surgery does not affect Patients digestion
- Reversal of Gastric Band can be performed
Gastric Band Risks
- Tearing or perforation of stomach may require more surgery
- Sickness or Nausea
- Patients may still feel hungry after food
- Twisting or leaking of the access port may require correction
- Band may slip
