I recently had someone ask me which weight loss surgery procedure is performed most often at Clarian Bariatrics. After doing some checking with Terri, she told me that about 85 percent of our cases are roux-en-y (RNY) gastric bypass surgeries. The remaining 15 percent is made up of Lap Band surgeries.
But, what's the difference between these two types of bariatric surgery? Well, besides differences in how the surgery is performed, the Lap Band has only been growing in popularity over the last five years once the FDA offered approval of this type of morbid obesity surgery.
While Indianapolis Bariatric Centers will choose the best surgery for the patient, the majority of physicians at Bariatric Surgery Centers are RNY surgeons. Recovery time is about the same for both procedures, but the patient expectations for each will be slightly different.
If you have additional questions about gastric bypass weight loss, gastric bypass surgery cost or Lap Band procedures, please consider attending one of our FREE informational sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the month. You can click on the icon on the top right of this page for dates!
But, what's the difference between these two types of bariatric surgery? Well, besides differences in how the surgery is performed, the Lap Band has only been growing in popularity over the last five years once the FDA offered approval of this type of morbid obesity surgery.
While Indianapolis Bariatric Centers will choose the best surgery for the patient, the majority of physicians at Bariatric Surgery Centers are RNY surgeons. Recovery time is about the same for both procedures, but the patient expectations for each will be slightly different.
If you have additional questions about gastric bypass weight loss, gastric bypass surgery cost or Lap Band procedures, please consider attending one of our FREE informational sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the month. You can click on the icon on the top right of this page for dates!
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