Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon England

Who is suitable for a Gastric Band operation?Whether or not you are suitable for an operation can only be decided after a careful discussion with a Surgeon who specialises in treating obesity. Surgery may bean option for a person:o  Who has a BMI of 30 or moreo  Who has a BMI of 30, and a medical condition that would be improved by losing weighto  Who has made serious prolonged attempts to lose weight by other meanso  Aged 18 or oldero  Who does not have medical or psychological factors that make them unsuitable for an operationo  Who is fit enough for an operation and a general anaesthetico  Who commits to long term follow up. o   We do not offer weight loss surgery to people who smoke.This information is for people who are having or thinking about having an operation to fit a gastric band. This is usually done by Keyholeor Laparoscopic Surgery. Gastric Banding is a type of weight loss surgery. The size of your stomach is reduced using a band so that only small meals can be eaten and you feel fuller sooner.Most patients will go home the day after their operation.Your surgeon will explain the benefits and risks of having a gastric band fitted, and will also discuss the alternatives to the operation. It is important to remember that your care may be different from how it is described here because it is adapted to meet your individual needs.We have learned that many potential problems after the surgery are related to the diet and most can be avoided byfollowing some simple rules.