Gastric Band Harley Street

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.

Gastric band to bypass revision surgeryThere can be cases of weight regain or insufficient weight loss after a Gastric Bypass has taken place. In order to add more restriction or malabsorption, two potential procedures to consider are:• Conversion Band to bypass• Conversion Sleeve to bypass• CONVERSION OF LAPROSOCPIC BAND TO EITHER A BYPASS OR A SLEEVE - Revision Surgery • CONVERSION OF A BYPASS TO A LAPROSOCPIC BAND - Revision SurgeryIn the  case of weight regain, or insufficient weight loss, a conversion or also called revision surgery from an initial  weight loss operation to a Gastric Bypass is certainly possible.In most cases a conversion of an adjustable gastric banding to a Gastric Bypass can take place in one procedure. There are circumstances where  two interventions are necessary and this is when the gastric wall of your stomach where the band has been placed, is too fragile to form a new connection between your small bowel and that part of your upper stomach where the band was placed.Here at Tonic we understand and cater to each individual patient’s needs. We aim to support, guide and help you reach your ultimate weight goal and also offer you the best aftercare services.

Gastric Bypass is a type of weight losssurgery that works by making your stomach smaller and bypassing part of yourbowel to make your digestive system shorter. This will mean that you can onlyeat small meals. Your body will take up fewer calories from the food that youeat.Some patients are not suitable for keyholesurgery and so a conventional ‘open’ operation will be performed. The importantthing to remember is that your operation is performed safely. Depending on the technique used, you will needto stay in hospital about three to five days.