Gastric Band Surgery

Research has revealed that one in ten adults is now so obese and their GP considers their weight a serious risk to their health with many of them living a highly unhealthy lifestyle. UK obesity rates are growing with almost 2.8 million people classed as obese. There are many side effects to obesity therefore it is extremely important to reduce the risks and take inches of the waistline. Exercise would be the everyday choice for shedding those extra pounds; however there are now a number of different weight loss surgeries available including gastric band, gastric balloon, gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery. So what is it that that gastric band surgery actually involves?

The gastric band or the LAP-BAND® device is surgically placed around the top of the stomach.  It suppresses your appetite and makes you feel full faster so that you eat less and therefore lose weight.  It is probably the best known weight loss surgery option, thanks to high-profile success stories such as Fern Britton, Sharon Osborne and our Tina Malone.

The procedure generally delivers 50-60% loss of excess weightin 2 years and is recommended for patients whose BMI (Body Mass Index) is 35 or over. According to The Hospital Group the average weight loss per patient is 40 lbs (3 stone) and 99% of patients had lost weight following the surgery.  One of the great benefits is gastric bands is that it can be adjusted to suit your weight loss requirements and ensure that your weight loss proceeds at a steady and healthy pace.

Weight loss results vary from patient to patient but tailor-made diet plans are often provided by the clinic to aid weight loss. It is therefore important to take it easy and stick to the plan provided.

Weight loss surgery is becoming very effective but it is important to undertake extensive research in to the procedure and the clinic. Seek advice from your GP or book a consultation with your local clinic for more information.