Question:
Does anyone know if the Adjustable bypass band will be offerend in the US?

   — peaceangel58 (posted on June 29, 2000)

June 29, 2000

   — Layla R.

June 29, 2000
My surgeon, Dr. Martin, in New Orleans, Louisiana Phone # (504)899-5511 does the adjustable banding. They have a support group also. Good Luck on your quest. I had open RNY on 4-17, -54#!!
   — CohenHeart

January 9, 2001
It is alrady in FDA trials around the country. It IS available in the US, and some people even get insurance coverage. Barb is right -- there is no bypassing, or even cutting of the stomach! Go to http://members.home.com/adjband/ for more information. I run the Bandsters support list, so I can get you in touch with information if you need it. (And I promise to update the site shortly.)
   — Layla R.