The gastric band is a minimally invasive surgical procedure compared to other weight loss surgeries, offering significant long-term weight loss. It involves placing an adjustable band around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small pouch that reduces food intake and enhances the feeling of fullness. Unlike other weight loss surgeries, the gastric band is adjustable and reversible, making it a flexible and customizable procedure to help manage your weight.
What distinguishes the gastric band procedure?
– The band can be tightened or loosened as needed and can be removed if necessary.
– It is performed laparoscopically, resulting in smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery.
– You can return home the same day or after a short overnight stay.
– It promotes steady and sustainable weight loss, reducing the risk of complications associated with rapid weight loss.
– It significantly helps improve obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
Are you a candidate for the gastric band?
Our experts recommend the gastric band procedure for the following individuals:
– If you are 40 kilograms overweight or more.
– If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 30 and 39.9 and you have health problems related to obesity.
– If you have already tried other weight loss methods without success.
– You must be ready to make significant lifestyle changes, such as altering your diet and exercising regularly.
– There should be no medical conditions that make surgery risky.
Results and recovery:
During the first year after the gastric band procedure, patients can lose about 50% of their excess weight. This leads to a significant improvement in overall health, particularly for those with obesity-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes. The recovery time is relatively quick, with most individuals able to resume daily activities within a week. We advise adhering to scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor progress and maintain long-term results.
Your journey to a new life begins at Beauty Wise, where we ensure you receive comprehensive and continuous support, along with all the instructions needed to successfully achieve your goals. This is provided by a team of highly skilled surgeons with extensive experience in obesity treatment and weight loss surgery.
