Contents:
- Medical Video: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- What is gastric banding?
- Is gastric banding suitable for me?
- What are the benefits of having a gastric appeal?
- What do I need to know before undergoing gastric banding?
- Are silicone bracelets safe?
- What should I do before undergoing surgery?
- What is the process of gastric banding?
- AWhat should I do after having a gastric appeal?
- What complications can occur?
Medical Video: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Definition
What is gastric banding?
Gastric banding is the process of installing a silicone bracelet that can be arranged at the top of the stomach. The way gastric banding works is to make you feel full quickly and reduce your meal portion.
Is gastric banding suitable for me?
If your body mass index is above 40 or above 35 with type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure, this surgery can help you reduce your weight in the long run.
Your surgeon will ensure your body mass index and carry out a detailed assessment before deciding whether the surgery is right for you or not.
What are the benefits of having a gastric appeal?
You can lose weight in the long run, but this also depends on you in maintaining your lifestyle.
Long-term weight loss can also help with obesity problems that you have.
Prevention & warning
What do I need to know before undergoing gastric banding?
Steps for weight loss include reducing food portions, improving diet and exercising more. Some medications given by doctors can also help with weight loss.
There are several surgical options besides gastric banding, such as shortening the digestive tract, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass.
Can also use gastric balloon, but gastric balloon can only last up to 9 months.
Are silicone bracelets safe?
Several studies have learned about the safety of using silicon. There is no evidence to show that people who undergo gastric appeal have a higher risk of cancer or arthritis.
Process
What should I do before undergoing surgery?
Discuss with your doctor about medications you are taking, allergies, or other health conditions before undergoing surgery. Before surgery, arrange a meeting with your anesthetist. It is important for you to follow the doctor's instructions to stop eating or drinking before surgery.
You will be given instructions before surgery, such as whether you are allowed to eat before surgery. In general, you must fast 6 hours before the procedure begins. You may be allowed to drink fluids, such as coffee, a few hours before surgery.
What is the process of gastric banding?
Surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia and lasts for about 1 to 2 hours.
The surgeon will make several small incisions in the abdomen. Equipment such as a telescope will be inserted into the stomach for surgery.
The surgeon will make access to the back of your stomach. The bracelet will be wrapped around the top of the stomach to make the upper sac shrink. The surgeon will usually fold the lower part of the stomach and sew it in the upper gastric sac.
AWhat should I do after having a gastric appeal?
You can go home the same day or the next day.
You can only consume fluids for 1 week, then slowly consume fine foods, then after 4 to 6 weeks can only eat solid food.
Rest for some time before returning to work. You can return to work after 1 or 2 weeks, depending on your level of operation and type of activity.
Exercising can help you return to your normal activities. Consult your doctor first.
On average, people who undergo gastric appeal can eliminate half of the excess weight.
Complications
What complications can occur?
Like other procedures, there are several possible risks. Ask the surgeon to explain the risks to you.
Possible complications in the procedure can generally include reactions to anesthesia, bleeding, or clots in the blood (deep vein thrombosis, DVT).
In laparoscopic gastric banding procedures, there are several possible complications, such as:
- damage to structures such as the intestine, bladder or blood vessels
- the appearance of a hernia around the incision
- surgical emphysema
- pneumothorax
- the occurrence of acid reflux
- inflammation of the esophagus or not functioning properly
- difficulty swallowing
- presence of injury to the esophagus or stomach
- constipation or diarrhea
- tucked bracelet
- bracelet eroded
- damage to the bracelet
You can minimize the risk of complications by following instructions from a doctor before surgery, such as fasting and stopping taking certain drugs.
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