Laparoscopic gastric band adjustment |
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| Suitable for: | Patients who need further restriction to achieve weight loss targets | |
| Cost: | A 12 month programme which includes band adjustments is included in the cost of your laparascopic adjustable gastric band procedure
From £250 for new patients who have had surgery elsewhere |
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| Procedure: | The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band is adjusted (usually tightened) by injecting fluid into the band. The procedure is performed during a routine day procedure appointment
For patients treated elsewhere and xray will be required |
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| Anaesthetic | None required | |
| Recovery time | Patients can leave after 15 minutes | |
| After band adjustment | An appointment with the Registered Dietician will be made two weeks after band adjustment | |
| Risks | Band over-tightening is very rare and can be rectified with a band de-fill | |