Bariatric Surgery | Gastric Bypass Surgery | Gastric Banding | Obesity | After Surgery

Researchers have found that bariatric procedures like gastric banding surgery are more effective and have better long-term results than a very low calorie diet. This surgery is also called gastric stapling surgery, performed to limit the amount of food that the stomach can hold, thus reducing calorie intake, and promoting overall weight loss in the mid-term.

This procedure is one of the branches of bariatrics, a science studying the obesity and the way to handle it in order to reduce the high incidence of this condition worldwide. In fact, bariatric procedures are the only option to treat morbid obesity effectively. Contrary to other bariatric procedures, with gastric banding surgery it is not necessary to remove part of the stomach.

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• There are 2 types of gastric banding procedures adjustable gastric banding (AGB) and vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG)
• Adjustable gastric banding consists of attaching the inflatable band around the top portion of your stomach and tightening it like a belt to create the pouch.
• Vertical banded gastroplasty is a procedure using a combination of band and staples to create the pouch.
• Gastric banding surgery is the best method performed to lose weight, practiced in patients to whom other methods of weight loss have failed.
• This procedure is for the treatment of obesity and morbid obesity, not lo lose just a few pound for cosmetic reasons.
• As restrictive procedure, gastric banding surgery may cause malnutrition. However, a nutritional supplementation is prescribed to the patient after surgery
• Gastric banding helps to reduce blood sugar, reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels
• Not all the health risks, side effect or complications originated by this procedure are full understood, but the most common are infection, bleeding cancer, and blood clots.
• Risks of infection performing a gastric banding surgery from the laparoscopic approach are very low
• Your medical condition may trigger other problems that only your doctor can determine under evaluation.
• Complications may occur after a gastric banding surgery. If you suffer from any of these symptoms after your gastric banding surgery, which include, fever, chills, redness, swelling, bleeding or increased pain, particularly around the incision site, contact your physician.
• Do not hesitate to contact your Doctor, Surgeon or Medical Team, every time you need help, counseling or if you have any emergency or problem.