Perché viene eseguita l’operazione con la fascia gastrica?
Fascia gastrica; Viene eseguito per ridurre le dimensioni dello stomaco e per ridurre l’assunzione di cibo per ottenere la perdita di peso. Il bendaggio gastrico è usato per trattare l’obesità grave. È raccomandato per le persone che hanno provato altri metodi di perdita di peso che non hanno avuto successo a lungo termine.
Who Can Have Gastric Band Operation?
People who cannot lose weight due to their own will or various problems; If he/she meets the following conditions, he/she can undergo gastric band operation.
- between 35 and 40 with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more or a health condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure
- If you have already tried all other treatment options such as diet, exercise and weight loss medications (as recommended by your doctor)
- usually suitable enough to undergo general anesthesia and surgery
- Committed to long-term follow-up, including regular checkups and lifestyle changes
- People ready to attend regular follow-up appointments
Advantages of Gastric Band
The advantages of laparoscopic gastric banding compared to other bariatric surgical operations and the preoperative process are:
- Probability of long-term weight loss for those with obesity
- Relatively fast recovery
- Possibility of smaller wound infection and hernia after surgery
- Decreased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, urinary incontinence, and other conditions related to excess weight
- No loss of nutrient absorption
- Improved quality of life after surgery in many cases
Risks of Gastric Band Surgery
As with other weight loss surgeries, there are some long-term and short-term risks with the gastric banding procedure. These risks can be listed as follows.
- Injury to the stomach, intestines, or other abdominal organs during surgery
- Hernia
- Inflammation of the lining of the stomach (gastritis), heartburn and stomach ulcers
- wound infection
- Gastrointestinal scarring, which can lead to intestinal obstruction
- Poor nutrition as a result of restricted food intake
Things to Know Before Gastric Band Operation
- Quit smoking
- To provide the drugs you will use after the operation.
- Talk to your dietitian about your diet list.
- Going to the clinic with a comfortable outfit that you can wear after the operation.
Things to Consider After Having a Gastric Band
You must follow your diet.
You should take regular vitamin supplements.
- Eat and drink slowly.
- Keep meals small.
- Eat and drink slowly.
- Keep meals small.
- Pay attention to water consumption.