How to Reduce Weight through Stomach Rubber Band Surgery?

What is Stomach Rubber Band Surgery?

Stomach Rubber Band Surgery is also known as LAP-Band surgery or Gastric Band Surgery. It is a weight loss surgery through which a person with obesity can reduce his weight. ‘LAP-Band’ is an adjustable Gastric banding device which lessens the capacity of stomach and restricts the quantity of food that a person is able to eat one time. It is a safest and adjustable weight loss surgery. It offers immediate fit for optimized weight loss, which results in 360 degree OMMLIFORM inflation area. Lap-Band and Realize band are two types of adjustable gastric bands that are FDA approved. There are two other adjustable bands which are used outside US - Heliogast and Midband.

Procedure of Stomach Rubber Band Surgery

It is done in a Laparoscopic procedure using general anesthesia. In this procedure, LAP-Band device will be inserted in the upper region of the stomach like a belt. Then a thin tube is connected from the device to a small access port that is placed beneath the skin of the abdomen. Then the device is adjusted after 4-6 weeks as per the requirements. It is done more often in the first year in order to maintain optimal weight loss either by adding saline solution or by removing saline solution. Preferable age for stomach rubber band surgery is between 18-55 years.

Benefits of Stomach Rubber Band Surgery

• Very low risk and very less complications.
• It is the only surgery which is adjustable, that allows to decrease or control stomach size after years.
• No cutting or stapling of stomach.
• No further surgery is required to adjust the LAP-Band.
• Very effective and no further gain of weight. The patient can maintain the weight.

Post Surgical Care after Stomach Rubber Band Surgery

During the initial days after surgery, the patient may feel discomfort in swallowing and indigestion of the food. This can be treated by oral medication and proper balanced diet. Proper and regular health checkup should be done after the surgery. Initially the patient is advised to take liquid food soon after the surgery and then mushy food, and then gradually the patient can have solid foods.

Complications due to Stomach Rubber Band Surgery

• Swelling, pain, vomiting are immediate complications since general anesthesia is given during the surgery.
• Band slippage and blockage can happen which will lead to re-operation.
• The stomach wall can tear during or after the procedure which can cause death or lead to another surgery to avoid further complications.
• Constipation, diarrhea and difficulties in swallowing may occur.

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