Weight Management

• Introduction
• Types of Bands
• Operation
• Post Surgery
• Complications
• Selected Links


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Adjustable Gastric Band - Introduction

The Adjustable Gastric Banding System is designed to induce weight loss in obese patients by inducing early feeling of satiety and decreasing food intake, hence limiting food consumption.

The gastric band is placed around the upper part of stomach. It is connected by a small tube to a reservoir placed over the abdominal muscles under the skin. The placement of the band is performed Laparoscopically using (keyhole surgery).
The main difference between the adjustable gastric banding and other operations is that the gastric band can be adjusted to the patient?s needs and well-being. The band divides the stomach into a small proximal pouch and a large distal pouch. The small proximal pouch acts as the new stomach and a feeling of satiety is reached after ingestion of only a small amount of food (15ml). It is important to point out that the stomach is not divided and the anatomy is not greatly altered after surgery. At any time, you can revert back to the normal anatomy by removing the band.You will be allowed home after 24-48hrs and you will be visited by your doctor after the procedure and before your discharge. The post operative diet and further instructions will be given to you then.