How the LAP-BAND works?

There are various types of LGB, but essentially they involve placing a hollow silastic adjustable gastric band around the upper part of the stomach. This band divides the stomach into a small upper pouch above the band and a larger pouch below the band. This small gastric (stomach) pouch limits the amount of food that a patient can eat at any one time, and will result in a feeling of fullness after eating a small amount of food.LGB in classed as a “restrictive” procedure, is it restricts the amount of food passing into the main body of the stomach. Gastric Bypass, on the other hand, relies on both restriction and malabsorption..

How long does it take to do LGB surgery?

The procedure it self takes 30-45 minutes, on the average, but allowing for the time involved in administering the GENERAL anesthesia etc, the total time in theatre is about 1 hour.

How long will I be in Hospital?

Assuming things go well, you will be hospital overnight and discharged the following day.

Risks of LGB

In general the risks associated with gastric band surgery are very small, with published mortality rates as low as 1 in 2000. Additional complications include band slippage, tube rupture/disconnection, abscesses, gastric erosion, pounch dilatation and port infection.

However, in general the benefits greatly outweigh the relatively small risks involved.

What about after care?

We know that with a lap band the after care is crucial to your success. That´s why we provide the best service possible, including unlimited band fills in the first to make sure you get off to a winning start. Our after care package includes:

Post Surgery Pack

1st band adjustment under radiological control, usually at 8-Weeks.

Nutritional Support and advice throughout the year.

24 hour support and helpline.

Regular support group meetings so you can share success with other lap band patients.

On going support after the first year as required.

What pre.op test are required for surgery?

The test are required depending on the clinical history of the patient.

How long in the recovery period for lap- band surgery.?

The lap band surgery involves only an overnight stay in the hospital.

How Long after surgery will I be able to return to work?

Most patients are able to return to work in 4 days after surgery and exercise within a week.

What does the pack include?

Transportation ( airport- hotel-hospital-hotel airport)
Basic preoperatory test
Surgeron, nutriologist, psicologist.
1 nigth in hotel before surgery
Surgical procedure including lap-band
1 nigth in hospital
Team payment
1 nigth in hotel after surgery

What does the pack not include?