Gastric Band Surgery UK
Reduce your appetite and lose weight more easily
The adjustable gastric band (known as lap banding) acts as a restrictive weight loss procedure.
The gastric band is designed for slow, continuous weight loss (one to two pounds per week). Patients typically lose 20% of their total body weight over a 12 to 18 month period.
The Benefits of Gastric Band Surgery
Having gastric band surgery helps many people who previously struggled with weight loss to take back control and live a happier, healthier life.
It controls the rate at which food is emptied into the stomach. This is at a slower rate than normal, and therefore you should feel satisfied with a smaller amount of food and feel fuller for longer.
Benefits of gastric band surgery include:
5 Steps to Change Your Life
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The first step is the biggest one – get in touch with our friendly team to discuss any questions you have and book your free consultation with a bariatric surgeon.
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At your consultation, you will meet directly with one of our leading specialist bariatric surgeons to discuss the best solution for you and book a date for your surgery.
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On the day of your surgery, you will arrive at the hospital and into the safe hands of our specialist bariatric nurses and surgery team.
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After your procedure and hospital discharge, you will return home. Our dedicated aftercare team are here for you 24/7 should you have any questions or concerns.
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Disclaimer
As with any surgical procedure, there are possible risks and complications, including bruising, pain & swelling, reaction to anaesthetic, excessive bleeding, infection, gallstones, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (clot to the lung), internal small bowel hernia, intolerance to certain foods, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), nutritional deficiencies, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea and death. These are uncommon and we will do everything possible to prevent them from happening.
Occasionally, patients may require an additional corrective procedure after the initial surgery and some patients might fail to lose a significant amount of weight. 10% of patients regain weight within five to ten years as the pouch dilates, hunger returns and malabsorption fades. 40% of patients may require plastic surgery procedures after weight loss has levelled off, to treat loose skin.
Approximately one in six patients may develop symptomatic gallstones after weight loss, which would require a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Please speak to your Tonic surgeon to discuss the risks in more detail and any concerns you may have.
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Is a Gastric Band Right For Me?
If you have already tried adjusting your diet and exercise routine to lose weight and these measures have not been effective, you may qualify for a gastric band procedure.
Gastric band surgery is generally not appropriate for those with conditions such as acid reflux, Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal dysmotility.
Your Tonic surgeon will discuss whether a gastric band is right for you and explain all the benefits and risks in detail during your initial consultation.
The gastric band process
Gastric band surgery involves placing a silicone band around the upper part of the stomach. The procedure, which takes approximately 40 minutes to complete, is undertaken laparoscopically (using small keyhole incisions) under general anaesthetic.
The surgeon will create a small pouch above the band (about the size of a golf ball) and a large pouch below the band. This creates an hourglass appearance, and it functions by limiting the amount of food you need to eat in order to feel full.
The band can be adjusted to increase or decrease restriction.
The gastric band is designed for slow, continuous weight loss (one to two pounds per week).
Patients typically lose 20% of their total body weight over a 12 to 18 month period.
At 12 months, the weight loss achieved by gastric banding is slightly less than the sleeve gastrectomy and the gastric bypass – approximately 50% of their excess weight.
In many cases, gastric band surgery can be undertaken as a day-case procedure.
Some patients may require an overnight stay in the hospital and can expect to return to work after 7 to 10 days and to full activity within 10 to 14 days of surgery.
After the procedure, patients will be asked to go on a particular diet to help the healing. Typically, this is a liquid-only diet for two weeks, a puréed diet for two weeks and then a soft diet for two weeks. From then on, patients will need to continue to eat in the right way, adopting an active and healthy lifestyle.
What you need to do before getting started.
To prepare for gastric band surgery, patients will have a consultation with their surgeon and will be assessed by the Tonic team, including the dietitian, psychotherapist and bariatric nurse specialists.
Patients will be asked to go on a liver-shrinking diet (800 calories a day), for around two weeks before surgery.
The gastric band process
Gastric band surgery involves placing a silicone band around the upper part of the stomach. The procedure, which takes approximately 40 minutes to complete, is undertaken laparoscopically (using small keyhole incisions) under general anaesthetic.
The surgeon will create a small pouch above the band (about the size of a golf ball) and a large pouch below the band. This creates an hourglass appearance, and it functions by limiting the amount of food you need to eat in order to feel full.
The band can be adjusted to increase or decrease restriction.
The gastric band is designed for slow, continuous weight loss (one to two pounds per week).
Patients typically lose 20% of their total body weight over a 12 to 18 month period.
At 12 months, the weight loss achieved by gastric banding is slightly less than the sleeve gastrectomy and the gastric bypass – approximately 50% of their excess weight.
In many cases, gastric band surgery can be undertaken as a day-case procedure.
Some patients may require an overnight stay in the hospital and can expect to return to work after 7 to 10 days and to full activity within 10 to 14 days of surgery.
After the procedure, patients will be asked to go on a particular diet to help the healing. Typically, this is a liquid-only diet for two weeks, a puréed diet for two weeks and then a soft diet for two weeks. From then on, patients will need to continue to eat in the right way, adopting an active and healthy lifestyle.
What you need to do before getting started.
To prepare for gastric band surgery, patients will have a consultation with their surgeon and will be assessed by the Tonic team, including the dietitian, psychotherapist and bariatric nurse specialists.
Patients will be asked to go on a liver-shrinking diet (800 calories a day), for around two weeks before surgery.
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I’m a Tonic Patient Coordinator; I’m here to help you start your weight loss journey
I’m a Tonic Patient Coordinator; I’m here to help you start your weight loss journey.
It’s my job to support you through your journey with Tonic, from initial consultation where we’ll learn all about you and your weight loss journey to date, through to your 5 years of aftercare with our specialist team.
We’re here for you at every stage.
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We pride ourselves in providing the most comprehensive support package around you after your procedure.
Weight loss surgery is a tool to help you lose weight. Our aftercare team is composed of nurses, psychotherapists, personal trainers, bariatric surgeons and other weight loss specialists. It’s our job to ensure your weight loss journey goes as smoothly as possible.
You will not get 5 years of aftercare included with your surgery anywhere else.
Full aftercare breakdown
Unlimited Dietician Support for 2 years
Unlimited Psychotherapist Support for 2 years
Unlimited Support with Virtual Fitness Coach for 2 Years
Unlimited Bariatric Nurse Support for 2 years
5 Years Surgeon Follow Up
The Gym Group 30-day Membership
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