gastric banding

How does the surgery work? The insertion of a gastric band is now almost exclusively performed by means of a laparoscopy using the “keyhole technique” (laparascopy). This requires general anesthesia with artificial respiration. Through several small incisions in the abdominal wall, the necessary surgical instruments and the gastric band are inserted into the abdominal cavity … How does the surgery work? | Gastric band

What is the post-operative treatment after the surgery? After the operation, the patient usually remains in hospital for two or three days. There, daily checks are made on the patient’s wound conditions and general condition. An essential aspect of the post-operative treatment after the insertion of a gastric band is the slow build-up of food. … What is the post-operative treatment after the surgery? | Gastric band

Prognosis Patients with an implanted gastric band have the chance to reduce 40 – 60% of their weight. The gastric banding leads to the patient having to restrict their food intake: If the cause of obesity is excessive consumption of sweet foods (so-called “sweet eaters”), the gastric banding will not have any effect as long … Prognosis | Gastric band

Gastric band and alcohol – is that possible? Patients who wear a gastric band should avoid alcohol if possible. The purpose of the gastric band is to help reduce food and calorie intake so that the patient can lose weight. Alcoholic beverages are extremely high in calories and can be ingested almost unhindered despite the … Gastric band and alcohol – is that possible? | Gastric band

How can a gastric band be removed? The removal of a gastric band requires, just like the plant, a surgical procedure under general anesthesia. Even though the actual removal can be performed more quickly, the effort of removal is not significantly less. An alternative to removal of the gastric band may be to unblock it … How can a gastric band be removed? | Gastric band