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What are the advantages of the gastric bypass?

April 26, 2017advantages bypass Gastric

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What are the advantages of the gastric bypass?

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The main advantage is faster resolution of weight related medical problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. This is mainly because weight loss is faster. Some studies also show patients who have a BMI over 50 will lose more weight with a gastric bypass than a LAP-BAND or REALIZE BAND. The disadvantage is that a bypass is a more complicated procedure and carries with it more risk than a LAP-BAND or REALIZE BAND.