About laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery

 

The surgery involves reducing the size of the stomach which help obese people to drop their body weight. The pouch becomes smaller to hold the least amount of the food. The patient eats less and feel fuller rapidly after this surgery.

 

Why Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery?

 

People who are too much obese and are not able to shed weight despite exercise, medication and diet then this surgery works as a miracle. Those who have BMI 40 or more are perfectly suited for this surgery. It can be an option for the people with BMI 35 or higher and have disabling problem or some life threatening disease like diabetes.

It is not that after this surgery the patient will lose weight, but has to follow a proper plan of healthy diet and exercise. It helps in maintaining ideal body weight.

                                                                  

Surgery procedure:

Under a general anesthesia, the doctor will make several incisions in the stomach. A laparoscope and surgical tools will be placed through these cuts. The surgeon then covers a device around the above portion of the stomach to build a ring. An attached thin tube is left under the skin, which leads to the access point for taking away saline. The saline will fasten the band to make the stomach size smaller. If the ring is very tight then doctor removes the saline. The band will not inflate during the surgery. The doctor will adjust the band for weight loss once the patient has fully recovered from the surgery, which generally takes 5-6 weeks.

 

What To Expect After Surgery

 

After the laparoscopy, patient is given pain reliever medicine to ease out soreness and discomfort. A day later, the doctor may ask the patient to move around for faster recovery and an X-ray might be done to check everything is fine. Doctor will give a few instructions about the diet of what to eat and not to include. Initially, for first 2-3 weeks the patient should have a liquid diet in lesser quantity for complete healing. He/she should drink lots of fluids to keep the body hydrated. Some may feel full in first 2-3 sips, some may not. The bowel movements are not regular for a few days after the surgery which is common. The doctor might give medicines to avoid constipation & straining with bowel movements.

After two weeks, the patient is told to consume solid foods. If the food is not chewed properly, a feeling of discomfort, nausea or vomiting may happen. Planning a right and nutritious food will help in losing weight. Add some vitamins and supplements for a healthier lifestyle.

Once the body is getting used to the normal eating, then, doctor will adjust the band around the stomach by introducing saline in the body that will expand the band & tighten it. The patient is required to see a doctor for the band adjustment.

It really works!

The weight loss with this surgery is slow but steady. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery has the highest success rates than any other weight loss surgeries. In case, the patient is not losing weight then the doctor may adjust the band. It may require 1-3 years to lose weight. The surgery is linked to emotions too. Mood changes may be related to changes in diet and daily activities.

 

Associated Risks:

The weight loss surgery improves quality of life in people suffering with heart problems, diabetes, or cancer, though it may include some risks:

1. Infection
   
2. Bleeding
   
3. Blood clot in legs, deep vein thrombosis
   
4. Pulmonary embolism
   
5. Gallstones
   
6. Some may develop anemia or osteoporosis
   
7. An Obstruction which may result in pain, nausea, or vomiting
   
8. Band slippage may cause belly pain or acid reflux
   
9. Esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease
   
10. Esophageal dilation
    
11. Malnutrition

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