GASTRIC BAND
WHAT IS GASTRIC BAND?
Gastric band surgery is one of the oldest methods to lose weight. Gastric band, which is seen as a solution to both diabetes and obesity, is an effective method recommended by experts.
WHAT ARE THE TECHNIQUES USED IN GASTRIC BAND SURGERY?
Gastric band surgery is recommended for patients who have been on diet and doing exercise for a long time but have not lost weight and have a body mass index above 35 percent. In this method, an adjustable silicone ring is attached just below the junction of the stomach and esophagus. Since this ring leaves a small gap in the upper part, it divides the stomach into two. Since the food in the upper part of the stomach can hardly reach the lower part, the patient eats less.
IN WHICH SITUATIONS SHOULD I HAVE GASTRIC BAND SURGERY?
As recommended for all bariatric surgeries, the patient's BMI should be >40 or with a co-morbidity >35. Sometimes, it can be applied in the first surgery to reduce the risk of complications by reducing the actual preoperative weight to a certain stage in patients who are super obese.
RECOVERY PROCESS AFTER GASTRIC BAND SURGERY
After sleeve gastrectomy, gastric internal sutures generally heal within 15 days. The full recovery process takes one month. Gastric sleeve surgery has been one of the most ideal solutions for many people with weight problems.
WILL I GAIN WEIGHT AFTER GASTRIC BANDING?
It should not be forgotten that all stomach operations performed to regain a healthy weight are only helpful for people to lose weight. After the gastric banding operation, great attention should be paid to nutrition. Avoid fatty, pastry, sugary, high-carbohydrate foods.
CAN THOSE WITH SUGAR ADDICTION HAVE THIS SURGERY?
People with a sugar addiction are not good candidates for gastric band surgery.
HOW MANY YEARS DO I HAVE TO BE OBESE FOR A GASTRIC SLEEVE?
Patients with obesity complaints for at least 4 years can apply for gastric banding.