What is Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery?

• Adjustable gastric band is also known as gastric clamp among the people. It is the process of placing a 1 cm wide and 10 cm long titanium or silicone band on the neck of the stomach (a few cm below the junction of the esophagus and stomach).

• The balloon located on the inner wall of the band, which can be inflated when necessary, is connected to a port placed under the skin with a thin catheter. After the surgeon confirms that the tape is placed correctly, he locks the tape and secures it with sutures.

• After the first weight loss, approximately 1.5-2 months later, in order to keep the diameter of the band narrower, sterile serum is given through the port and the balloon in the band is gradually inflated. Depending on the patient's weight loss rate and x-ray results, the balloon can be inflated between 4-7 cc. The purpose of this process; It is to send satiety signals to the brain by applying mechanical pressure to the stomach wall. Thus, individuals will be able to maintain the feeling of satiety throughout the day. In addition, since the neck of the stomach narrows, the passage of the food taken to the remaining part of the stomach will slow down. This allows the nutrients to be absorbed later and allow individuals to be satiated more quickly.

• Gastric bands have FDA approval and do not have any allergic effects.

How is Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery Performed?

• As a result of the examinations and tests performed before the operation, it is determined whether the patient is suitable for the operation. The patient must be between the ages of 18-65. Body mass index should be between 30-40. Thus, the process can be carried out more conveniently and safely.

• The duration of the operation is less than 1 hour.

• General anesthesia is applied for the patient to be operated on. The procedure can be performed together with laparoscopic surgery. Surgery can be performed by opening a few small incisions of 1 cm. At the same time, there are no scars left in the patient, except for small scars that are not obvious after the surgery.

Points to consider After Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery?

• After the operation, the patient is kept under control in the hospital for one day. The patient is discharged the next day after starting oral feeding and confirming that there are no complications. This procedure is well tolerated by most patients.

• You will not have any significant pain after the procedure, but sometimes there may be shoulder pain and some tenderness in the operation area, depending on the gas given during the procedure. Such problems can be eliminated with painkillers.

• It is possible to return to normal life within a few days after leaving the hospital, but it is possible to stay away from work for at least a week in order to fully adapt.

• All liquid foods should be consumed in the first week. You can switch to pureed foods for the next two weeks, and solid foods at the end of the 4th week. Food should be at room temperature.

Cost of Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery?

• Adjustable gastric band surgery prices in Izmir, Turkey may vary according to all procedures applied to the patient. You can call us to have detailed information and have an idea about adjustable stomach band prices.

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• As long as the recommended diet is not disrupted, weight can be lost in a short time.

• Extra care should be taken as anti-inflammatory drugs can harm your stomach. In case of complaints, the doctor should be consulted.

• Reflux, abdominal cramps and vomiting may occur when eating fast food without chewing well (15-30 seconds). It is important to consume food slowly and in small amounts. If vomiting occurs regularly, a doctor should be contacted.

• Junk food and carbonated drinks should be avoided, low-calorie, healthy and nutritious foods (protein, vitamins and minerals) should be preferred. Each meal should be about 125 g. 50 g of this should consist of protein. All meals should not exceed 1500 calories per day. Multivitamin supplementation may be required.

• Liquids should be taken at least 1 hour before and after meals. It is important to take enough fluids (at least 2 liters).

• Alcohol and cigarettes should not be used.

• Regular exercise program is started a few weeks after the procedure. At least 30 minutes of exercise each day is recommended.

• The complication rate of the surgery is very low. In addition, some patients may rarely react due to the presence of a foreign body in the body.

• Regular control should be done.

• It is important to maintain a healthy diet even after the gastric band is removed. Otherwise, the lost weight will be regained in a short time.