{"product_id":"2940012904881","title":"The LAP-BAND Procedure To Lose Weight Pros and Cons-Insurance Issues-Risks","description":"There are a variety of weight loss surgeries available to the modern patient. Each has its own level of invasiveness (or otherwise) and comes with its own benefits and costs. With the caveat that anyone considering gastric surgery should talk extensively and in detail with their GP or a qualified consultant before making a final decisions, here are some pieces of information that should help outline the difference between two of the most common - the gastric sleeve and the LAP-BAND sleeve.\u003cbr\u003eThe major difference between a gastric and a LAP-BAND sleeve is the degree of reversibility involved. With a gastric type sleeve, the operation is completely permanent. It involves some cutting and stapling of the stomach, which, once done, is done for life. The LAP-BAND option, on the other hand, can be totally reversed at any time - making it perhaps a more ideal choice for a wider range of people. As with any form of surgery, the reasons behind the surgery will determine the need or otherwise for a reversible procedure.\u003cbr\u003eThe gastric sleeve works by cutting out a large portion of the stomach, leaving behind a sleeve shaped portion of the whole. The technique permanently restricts the space a person has available for filling with food, and is as such designed to induce a feeling of fullness quickly.\u003cbr\u003eA LAP-BAND sleeve has much the same effect. The effect in this case, though, is achieved by placing a band around the stomach, which can be removed at any time. Effectively the stomach is \"tied off\" to create a smaller stomache area - meaning that patients again feel fuller quicker, but have none of the possible post op issues associated with cutting and stapling operations to worry about.","brand":"unique5stardeals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147490476272,"sku":"2940012904881","price":4.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940012904881_p0.jpg?v=1763585318","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940012904881","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}