what does malabsorb mean?
The lap band and VSG do not have mal-absorption - only the RNY and DS. When they cut out/re-route part of the intestines (that is where your foods nutrients including fat, carbs, protein, vits/minerals are absorbed or taken in by your body) you cause mal-absorption. Depending on what part and how much are removed or bypassed will determine how much fat, protein etc. that your body doesn't take in (absorb).
Lynn C ~
Banded 9/12/2005 ~ Revision to VSG on 9/7/2010 ~ Losing again with a Keto lifestyle
If you're having adjustable gastric band surgery, you will not experience malabsorption of nutrients.
Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com
On October 18, 2010 at 4:33 PM Pacific Time, west wrote:
hi,im having a lapband what does this mean for me?thankyouJust as Lynn explained to you, bands and sleeve do not malabsorb so it means nothing for you. You will absorb 100% of the calories and nutrition you consume.
May I suggest that you research all surgery types and make very sure you make an informed decision? WLS is a really big deal.
Previously Midwesterngirl
The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.
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The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.
See my blog for newbies: http://wasabubblebutt.blogspot.com/