Gastric Banding Procedure

Having a gastric band inserted is not an act done in isolation. It requires major lifestyle changes in your dietary habits including not only what you eat, but how you feel about food.

Gastric banding surgery is one of the safest options available for weight loss surgery, with less than 1% of cases experiencing complications. Studies have shown reduced symptoms of Type II Diabetes, sleep apnea and hypertension as well as other lifestyle related diseases.

Once inserted, the gastric band decreases the volume of food able to be consumed, and also sends signals to the brain indicating fullness, which will ultimately decrease the urge to eat.

Having a band requires ongoing maintenance to adjust the width of the band through a port placed in the stomach, which is attached to the band. The tighter the band, the slower the digestion and the more open the band, the more you will be able to eat.

While patients feel some discomfort immediately after surgery, it is minor compared to the discomfort experienced after a large incision. Patients are given an intravenous drip overnight to prevent dehydration, with most patients comfortably able to leave hospital the following day.

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