Physical recovery takes 4 to 6 weeks. Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) also involves a plastic band placed around the stomach. In addition, the surgeon staples the stomach above the band into a ...

Disclosure: Thomas J. Lee, MD, has no significant financial interests to disclose. Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG). A vertical pouch is created by stapling the front of the stomach to the back ...