Adjustable Gastric Banding

Gastric banding is an effective weight loss surgery procedure used to help overweight people achieve significant and long-term weight loss.

A soft, adjustable collar (the band) is clipped around the top of the stomach using keyhole surgery. When inflated, the band delays the passage of solid food through the upper part of the stomach. The resulting hold-up creates a sensation of fullness with even very small portions. It will also make you feel full up quickly and reduce your appetite.

The band tightness is adjusted in our outpatient clinic by injecting fluid into the band through a small access port hidden deep to the skin of either the tummy or chest wall.

There are many misconceptions about obesity surgery, particularly the Gastric Band, so it is important that you are fully informed of the facts before you proceed with this type of weight loss surgery.


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