Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Balloon |
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| How it works: | The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band restricts the stomach capacity allowing you to lose weight and maintain weight loss | |
| Suitable for: | Patients with a severe weight problem who need a long term solution Patients with a BMI of over 40 or with a BMI of 35-40 and weight related health problems such as diabetes |
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| Cost: | From £6995 | |
| Pre-op treatment: | Initial consultation with Consultant Surgeon
Pre-assessment by Registered Dietician and Specialist Nurse Full assessment by Consultant Anaesthetist If appropriate, an appointment with our Clinical Psychologist |
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| Procedure: | This is a laparoscopic (key-hole) procedure A silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch. This pouch restricts the capacity of the stomach allowing you to eat just small amounts before feeling full |
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| Anaesthetic | A general anaesthetic | |
| Operating time | This is a 40/80 minute laparoscopic (key-hole) procedure | |
| Overnight stay | Routine stay of one night after surgery | |
| Recovery time | Patients able to drink water 2-3 hours after the procedure | |
| How long before achieving results | Patients start to lose weight after the first laparoscopic gastric band adjustment at 8 weeks | |
| Post op | Over a two week period, patients are able to enjoy normal food, just less of it | |
| Folllow up | Initial contact by Specialist Nurse
4 week appointment with Registered Dietician 8 week appointment with Consultant Surgeon for first laparoscopic gastric band adjustment 10 week appointment with Registered Dietician Further appointments will be made for laparoscopic gastric band adjustments and Registered Dietician advice |
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| Risks | The complication rate of this operation is low. Information about the specific risks of this type of surgery will be provided at the initial consultation | |
| In case of emergency | Band defill or removal | |