Gastric Banding – A Revolutionary Step towards Staying Fit
History
Gastric banding surgery is done on obese patients for bringing in weight loss. After this surgery, the person feels fuller, his appetite reduces, and he eats less and thus loses weight. Laparoscopic gastric banding surgery is the most popular form of weight loss surgery after gastric bypass. It was in early 1985 that for the first time Dr. Dal Hallberg applied for the patent rights of the Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band-SAGB. During this time laparoscopic surgery was not common, and he went about performing this surgery through the open stomach procedure. From 1994 onwards, the gastric band surgery came to be implemented through the laparoscopic technique through the efforts of Dr.Forsell.
Procedure
With the help of laparoscopic equipment, the surgeon places a flexible band around the upper portion of the stomach. The stomach compressed and tightened by the silicon band takes the shape of a small pouch with an inch wide outlet. As a consequence, the stomach can hold only a small amount of food. A plastic tube connects the silicon band to a device under the skin. Sterile salt water is injected through the skin into the silicon band. The water can move into and out of the silicon band. This way, the band is made a flexible one. It can be tightened or loosened according to one’s need, and weight loss takes place with minimum side effects.
Advantages
The gastric banding surgery leads to significant weight loss of very obese individuals. Though results vary, on an average it can result to 40% weight loss. Since this surgery is done with minimum invasion, it is considered the safest. It is a reversible procedure, and the stomach can be returned to its former size, if desired. Another great advantage with the gastric banding procedure is that food absorption is not reduced. Thus, the body does not have to deal with loss of essential nutrients.
Post surgical care
Gastric banding surgery can involve certain side effects. Taking care of oneself after the surgery is performed is as important as the surgery itself. With proper care and attention you can eliminate the risks of band slippage, pain in the site where band has been inserted, and some digestion problems like nausea, gastroesophageal reflux and diarrhea. However, the percentage of these risks is very low compared to the physical and psychological benefits that the individual attains after the performance of gastric banding surgery. You can search the internet for information on clinics and bariatric surgeons offering their services. This will also give you comprehensive knowledge about obesity and surgical procedures to eliminate it.
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Gastric banding surgery is effectively done by Nicholson Clinic on obese patients for bringing in weight loss.
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