Adjustable Gastric Band Adjustable Gastric Band (MidBand) – restrictive gastric operations, such as an adjustable gastric banding procedure, serve only to restrict and decrease food intake and do not interfere with the normal digestive process.
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Advantages of Banding: Completely reversible procedure, no anatomical alteration Quick recovery from surgery, low risk of complications No strict supplement regime to follow, although patients are advised to take one good multivitamin a day Long term control Ability to completely adjust the restriction level Disadvantages of Banding: Is NOT covered by MSP of British Columbia. Must be fully funded by the patient. Approximate cost is $15,000.00 to $17,000.00 CND. lower initial weight loss, restriction takes time to achieve with band fills Band fills necessary for the life of the band Restriction can be difficult to live with at times Some foods are not well tolerated while restricted, limited diet may be required while in the weight loss stage it is possible to sabotage the surgery by eating high calorie soft food that will pass through the pouch quickly without adequate aftercare and band fills, weight loss will be difficult to achieve Slippage of the band can occur which may result in band removal
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