Weight Loss Operations: Stomach Stapling (Vertical banded gastroplasty)

By WLR Dietitian

Juliette Kellow BSc RD

This operation is now considered to be obsolete by most surgeons and has been replaced by the gastric band, which has fewer side effects and a more positive outcome.

For more information read Juliette's Weight Loss Surgery Info.

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