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Home Medical Travel Medical Travel Partner - Costa Rica Bariatric Surgery - Costa Rica   Bariatric Procedures - Costa Rica Bariatric Procedures - Costa Rica Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap Band) General description Lap band weight loss surgery is a restrictive bariatric surgery procedure that limits the gastric capacity so the patient looses weight because of reduced food intake. All patients who undergo bariatric surgery must be aware of pre and post surgery requirements and be sure to fully understand them. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (Stomach Stapling) General description Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (also known as stomach stapling) is a bariatric surgery procedure considered the golden rule by many. It has a restrictive and malabsortive side to it: Surgical stapling limits your gastric intake, so you will loose weight since you will be eating less. Intake of some nutrients is limited due to a surgical change in the biliar and pancreatic secretions and their union with food. All patients who undergone bariatric surgery must be aware of all pre and post surgical requirements. Sleeve Gastrectomy       General description ?Sleeve gastrectomy as weight loss surgery is a relatively new procedure that is rapidly gaining popularity due to the many advantages it offers over other weight loss surgery procedures.  It is currently indicated as an alternative to the Lap-Band® procedure for low weight individuals and as a safe option for higher weight individuals. The Sleeve Gastrectomy allows any BMI patient to undergo weight loss surgery laparoscopically. Most patients with a BMI under 60 kg/m2 achieve successful, effective weight loss in a manner similar to the gastric bypass or duodenal switch. Some patients with much higher BMI may need a second stage to the procedure, again performed laparoscopically at a later date. Most patients can lose 75 to 80% of their excess body weight over 6-12 months with sleeve gastrectomy alone. Weight loss surgery patients must be aware of pre and post surgery requirements.  Email this page  Print this page