With weight loss surgery, there is no one-size-fits-all. While the gastric band works well for some, other patients ultimately do not achieve their desired weight loss goals or may experience some complications with the implanted device.
If this scenario sounds familiar, there are other bariatric solutions that may be better suited to your situation, referred to as revision bariatric surgery. In this case, your band would be removed and your weight loss surgery procedure would be changed from the band to a sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve) or gastric bypass. Read more…