Gastric Banding

Gastric banding is a type of surgical procedure in which a silicone device is placed around the top portion of the stomach to reduce the consumption of the patient and reduce her/his weight. It may be considered if a person does not see good results by changing his diet and exercise. Stomach bonding is the lightest weight loss surgery and is usually done in closed form (the tube is inserted into the body and the procedure is performed). In some cases, however, it may be necessary to perform open surgery.

Duration of Surgery

Due to the lightness of gastric banding, its recovery will probably not belong. Of course, you should consult with your doctor about this.

Related Paraclinics

Before doing gastric banding surgery, it is necessary for the patient to perform various tests; the surgeon and the clinic team will inform the patient about the required tests.

Preoperative Care Gastric Banding Surgery

Before gastric banding surgery, the patient will be asked to follow a special diet and avoid some medicines. It is also necessary for the patient to carry out sports recommended by the doctor and to avoid smoking.

The Process of Gastric Banding Surgery

Several small incisions are made on the abdomen to provide access to the stomach. The band then enters the abdomen and closes it around the gastric. The band will be connected through a small tube to a device under the skin. Through this device, the patient can inject brine and increase the size over time to decrease the volume of gastric. Gastric banding surgery is performed under anesthesia and lasts for 30 to 60 minutes.

Postoperative Care Regarding Gastric Banding Surgery

During the first 24 hours after gastric banding surgery, the patient will be allowed to consume only watery foods, and after that, he will be able to take solid foods. The patient may also be asked to use blood thinners and use special clothing to prevent blood clots.

Important Points about Gastric Banding Surgery

This surgery is not recommended for alcoholics and drug addicts, pregnant women, and patients with nutritional disorders. There are also other groups of people who are not qualified to perform this surgery, so it is necessary to talk to the doctor about this.

Possible risks regarding gastric banding surgery include:

• Ulcers
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Damage to the internal organs of the body
• Pulmonary embolism
• Deep vein thrombosis

Gastric banding is mostly prescribed for:

• Patients with a BMI of over 40, especially the ones who are not able to reduce their weight by changing their diet or exercise
• Patients who have a BMI of 35-40 and at the same time suffer from problems such as diabetes, interruptions of breathing and high blood pressure.

Duration of Admission for Gastric Banding Surgery

The patient will be admitted to the hospital for 1 to 3 day