Dr barajas and non adj band

pattyh · April 18, 2008

Has anyone heard of Dr barajas of monterry, mx. He does a non adj band. I have never heard of that band before, has anyone heard of it.

MissWilde · April 18, 2008

There was also another wls called a vertical gastric band, if its that i nearly had it. It involves a ring or band placed at the top of the stomach which is non adjustable. There is also a fair amount of stomach staples that go with it, it is very invasive. I found a pic for you so you can kinda see what I mean.

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG): Overcoming Obesity Surgical Clinic

The results of the operation are not as good as the adjustable gastric band according to studies. I think the recovery time for this operation would be significantly more than having the lapband due to the fact it is so much more invasive. Also I dont think this operation is normally done with keyhole surgery either so there may be more scaring.

Hope this helps!

KiKi XX

Edited April 18, 2008 by MissWilde
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WASaBubbleButt · April 20, 2008

Has anyone heard of Dr barajas of monterry, mx. He does a non adj band. I have never heard of that band before, has anyone heard of it.

Never heard of this doc before.

The non adjustable band is not really used much anymore because the failure rate was so high. I'd think long and hard about getting that one.

I know TriCare offers it, or at least they did as of a few months ago but nobody uses it. It simply does not work.

May I ask what this doctor is charging for this band?

pattyh · May 4, 2008

i think 4000

WASaBubbleButt · May 4, 2008

i think 4000

Ohhhh, be careful. Be verrry careful. You get what you pay for in life.

The non adjustable band has a very long history and it's not a nice one. Most do not do well. You are going to a doctor that so far nobody has heard of for a band that has a really bad track record for a price that barely covers expenses.

Be careful here.