Gastric banding: Laparoscopic gastric banding: LAP-Band:

The idea behind the operation is to create a small pouch in the upper part of the stomach with a controlled and adjustable stoma, without stapling, thus limiting food intake.

A gastric band device is introduced through tiny (1cm) incisions in the abdomen and is placed around the upper part of the stomach. The resulting pouch (or the “new stomach”) dramatically reduces the functional capacity of the stomach. The band has a balloon from the inside that is adjustable and can reduce stoma size, thus prolonging the period of fullness.

The operation is performed under general anesthesia and can last between 30 minutes and 1 hour. The Band is fitted around the uppermost part of the stomach, forming a 15cc small pouch. It is designed so that it can be inflated or deflated at any time after the operation. This helps the patient continually lose weight until they reach their goals. The restriction takes place in the radiology suite and normally takes 15 minutes. This simple procedure is painless they inject saline into a port placed under the skin in the wall of the stomach. The tube that comes off of the band leads to the port.

After you have this surgery or any gastric bypass surgery the patient will need Vitamin B12 injections for life. Also, you have restrictions on eating protein…greasy fat meat is prohibited. The eating of fatty protein causes dumping syndrome in most patients.

Most patients need to drink there food to get the vitamins their body needs. Vitamins have a hard time being absorbed into the body after bariatric surgery; therefore the patients must drink and inject vitamins. Pills are not absorbed well and are not highly recommended.

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