Is the Adjustable Gastric Band Really Bariatric Surgery?
I am often asked Is the Adjustable Gastric Band Really Bariatric Surgery? all bariatric operations are classified as restrictive or malabsorptive, or in some cases, both. A restrictive procedure physically limits the amount of food you can eat, while a malabsorptive operation reduces the amount of food that can be absorbed in the process of digestion. The adjustable gastric band is classified as a purely restrictive procedure. However, what makes it different from all other…