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What Is Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery?
Adjustable gastric band surgery, also known as Lap-Band surgery, involves placing a silicone band around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch. This band slows the entry of food into the stomach, making you feel full with smaller portions. The band’s tightness can be adjusted over time using saline injections via a port implanted under your skin, allowing for customizable weight loss.
Pre-Operative Procedures
- Medical Evaluation:
Our team conducts thorough evaluations, including blood tests, a liver ultrasound, and a psychological assessment to ensure you’re an ideal candidate for the procedure. - Dietary Preparations:
You’ll follow a pre-operative liquid diet designed to shrink the liver, and you must avoid solid food 24–48 hours before surgery. - Smoking & Medication Adjustments:
For your safety, you’ll be advised to quit smoking at least one month prior and stop taking blood thinners and NSAIDs to reduce bleeding risks.
The Surgical Procedure
During the surgery, a minimally invasive laparoscopic technique is used to place an adjustable silicone band around the upper stomach, creating a small pouch. This band is fully adjustable post-surgery, allowing for tailored weight loss progress via saline injections through a subcutaneous port.
Post-Operative Care & Recovery
- Hospital Stay:
Patients usually experience a same-day discharge or an overnight stay for observation and initial recovery. - Dietary Stages:
- Weeks 1–2: Begin with a liquid diet only.
- Weeks 3–4: Transition to pureed foods.
- Week 5+: Gradually reintroduce soft foods, followed by solid foods as tolerated.
- Band Adjustments:
Saline injections are used to adjust the band’s tightness based on your weight loss progress, ensuring continuous, customized results.
Physical Activity:
Light walking is encouraged from Day 1 post-surgery; however, strenuous exercise should be avoided for 4–6 weeks to promote healing.
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- Expert Medical Team:
Our board-certified bariatric surgeons at Baskent Hospital are recognized internationally for their expertise in adjustable gastric band surgery, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care. - Advanced Technology:
Baskent Hospital is equipped with the latest surgical technology, allowing for precise, minimally invasive procedures that reduce recovery time and improve outcomes. - Personalized, Seamless Support:
From your initial consultation to long-term follow-ups, CET CONSULT manages every detail of your treatment, ensuring a stress-free experience tailored to your unique needs. - Global Trust:
Patients worldwide trust our integrated approach and our strong partnership with Baskent Hospital for safe, effective, and customizable weight loss solutions.
For more information on adjustable gastric band surgery, visit the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
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