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Obesity has become a growing concern for individuals in the present generation. Surgical intervention is one of the options for weight loss that obese individuals can opt for.
People prefer to choose surgical options for weight loss mostly when they fail to achieve satisfactory results through other methods such as exercise and diet control. There are different types of surgeries for weight loss, demand for which has steadily risen since last few years. One such type of surgery is the gastric banding procedure.
Gastric banding procedure is a minimally invasive surgery conducted with the help of a laparoscope. This surgery involves the placement of a weight loss band that restricts the passage of the food from the stomach to the intestine. It is commonly called as a lap-band or laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB).
The weight loss band used during the gastric banding procedure is actually an inflatable silicone device with a tendency to expand and contract. Your doctor can adjust the weight loss band from the outside such that only small amounts of food can pass through the stomach.
Before scheduling a gastric band procedure, your doctor will ask you about your health and medication history and analyze weather your condition is suitable for this procedure or not.
Additionally, your doctor will ask you to have undergo:
Duration of surgery: 1 to 2 hours.
A typical gastric banding procedure lasts for around one to two hours. During the surgery, the surgeon will give anesthesia so that you do not feel any kind of pain or discomfort during the procedure.
The procedure is performed by making tiny incisions on the abdomen. Usually, three to five incisions are required. A laparoscope is used by the doctor to view the inner side of the stomach. A silicone adjustable gastric band is placed around the upper part of the stomach in such a way that a small pouch is created to hold the food.
A narrow opening is left at the site of adjustable gastric band placement to allow the passage of food into the lower part of the stomach.
You should restrict yourself to a liquid diet for at least two to three weeks after the procedure. You can switch to your regular diet after six weeks of the procedure or as otherwise advised by the gastric banding surgeon.
You should report to your doctor if you face difficulty in eating or experience vomiting as soon as you eat. Additionally, no changes in weight should be informed to the doctor. Your doctor will then adjust your band so that you do not face any discomfort.
An accessible port is usually placed under your skin in the abdominal area. The band can be tightened or loosened with the help of this port. The gastric band is adjusted by injecting saline into the port connected to the band. The adjustable gastric band inflates after injecting the saline, which tightens the opening through which food passes into the intestine.
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Q. Is gastric band removal possible after achieving weight loss?
A. Yes, the lap band can be removed after losing weight. But the same is not advised as you may gain weight in very less time.
Q. Can I get pregnant after I get a weight loss band?
A . Usually a gap of one or two years is recommended before you decide to get pregnant. Weight loss is more during the initial days of gastric band placement, which may affect pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before making a decision.
Q. Do I have to quit smoking and drinking?
A. Yes. You have to quit smoking and drinking for a targeted and healthy weight loss.
Q. When can I return to my daily routine work?
A. You will be discharged on the same day or the next day of the surgery and you can return to work within four to six days.
Q. When should I start exercising after the surgery?
A. You can start slow and steady exercises after a week and can resume heavy workouts after one month.
Q. What is the lap band surgery cost?
A. The lap band surgery cost depends on the hospital where you are getting treated and other factors such as doctor’s fees, duration of stay in hospital, and anesthesia fees. Lap band cost also varies from one country to another.