Gastric Band (LAP-BAND)
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A Laparoscopic gastric band (lapband) involves the placement of a band that creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach. This pouch fills with food quickly and the passage of food from the top to the bottom of the stomach is slowed. This makes the body believe you are full thus smaller portions are eaten and over time your weight will reduce.
The LAP-BAND System is minimally invasive, adjustable and fully reversible. It is a tool that can help improve your health, reduce your risk of developing associated medical conditions and enhance the overall quality of your life.
Gastric Band Q & A's
Q: Do I have to be a certain weight to qualify for surgery?
Yes, you will have to go through a full consultation to qualify for this procedure. A free consultation can be booked at your convenience.
Q: How much weight can I expect to lose?
This will vary from person to person, initially you could expect to lose around 7lbs during recovery. You are then encouraged to lose weight gradually over time
Q: Is the scarring bad?
No, you will have a small scar at the point of incision
Q: Is the surgery painful?
No, this procedure is performed under General Anaesthetic, you may feel sore after the operation but this perfectly normal.
