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What is Gastric banding?
Gastric banding is a surgical procedure which involves placing a silicone band around the stomach to reduce the amount of food eaten. Smaller meals mean a reduced calorie intake which results in weight loss. You will not have to take a daily nutritional supplement as food is absorbed as normal; however, you will have to follow a sensible eating regime and take exercise as well. This may seem like an easier option but, it is the same as the other procedures in that it is a long term approach to the problem of excessive weight gain. It is often referred to as LAGB: this stands for Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding as this procedure is carried out using laparoscopic or keyhole surgery.
How does Gastric banding surgery works?
The Gastric banding is a hollow tube in the shape of a ring. Your surgeon can inject a saline solution into the band which then causes it to expand and so tighten around the stomach. If this band needs tightening then more solution is added. If it needs loosening then he/she will remove some of the solution. This is often referred to as adjustments and fills. There are two types of Gastric banding systems currently in use although a new, revolutionary type of band the Easyband has entered the market. The two most commonly used bands are the Realize band system and the LAP-BAND AP system.
How is the Gastric band adjusted?
For the adjustment of Gastric banding, surgeon will have a small handheld device, similar to a remote control. Surgeons will also place a small transmitter onto the patients chest where the receiver is located. Surgeons will press a button on the handheld device which causes a signal to be sent to the transmitter and the receiver. The receiver then sends that signal to the tiny microchip inside the ring. This tells the ring to expand or contract.
After the procedure:
Most people stay in the hospital for 3 to 5 days after Gastric banding surgery. In the hospital, you:
Will be asked to sit on the side of the bed and walk a little the same day you had surgery
May have a catheter (tube) that goes through your nose into your stomach for 1 or 2 days. This tube helps drain fluids from your belly.
Will not be able to eat for the first 1 to 3 days. After that you can have liquids and then pured or soft foods after that.
May have a catheter connected to the larger part of your stomach that was bypassed. It will come out of your side and will drain fluids.
Will wear special stockings on your legs to help prevent blood clots from forming.
Will receive medicine through shots to prevent blood clots
Will receive pain medicine. You will take pills for pain or receive pain medicine through an IV, a catheter that goes directly into your veins.
Why to consider India?
Hospitals of Bangalore and Mumbai are the best to go for the treatment of Gastric banding in India. Significant cost differences exist between U.K. and India when it comes to medical treatment. India is not only low on cost but the waiting time is almost nil. This is due to the outburst of the private sector which comprises of hospitals and clinics with the latest technology and best practitioners. To know more about Gastric banding in India, please log on to: www.forerunnershealthcare.com or mail your queries at enquiry@forerunnershealthcare.com or call us at: +91-9371136499, +91- 9860755000 (International) / + 1-415-599-2537 (USA) / +44-20-8133-2571 (UK)
