In this surgery, patients undergo reduction in the size of their stomach to limit food consumption.
The gastric band operation is one of the different options to lose weight. This intervention, beyond aesthetic reasons, appears as an alternative to face a problem that follows its silent path: obesity.
According to data updated to 2019 from the National Institute of Health of Peru, 69.9% of adults are overweight. The disease affects, mostly, young people and schoolchildren. In this note, learn more about this and other alternatives, in addition to its approximate price.
What is the gastric band?
The gastric band consists of producing changes in the digestive system in order to limit the amount of food that the patient eats. For this, a silicone band is placed in the upper part of the stomach to reduce its size.
According to the Institute of Obesity of Spain, when the small bag is created, the passage of food from the reservoir to the rest of the digestive system is through a small duct, which “slows down the emptying of food and causes a feeling of satiety”. .
The gastric band is placed with the laparoscopic techniquepassing tubes through the skin and performing the operation through these, which allows avoiding large incisions in the skin and avoiding pain.
It does not require prolonged hospitalization, so the hospital is usually left the day after the intervention. If required, the procedure can then be reversed by removing it.
What does it mean to undergo a stomach reduction?
First of all, the individual must be evaluated by a gastroenterologist through an endoscopy to find out if they present any lesion such as gastritis, ulcers or hernia.
For his part, the cardiologist will have in his hands the function of evaluating the state of the heart and how it pumps blood throughout the body. The pulmonologist must ensure that the patient does not present respiratory complications because they will be lying down all the time.
The other indispensable actor in the course will be the psychologist; Sessions should be held before and after the intervention. In the preoperative phase, all the required information will be provided; as well as side effects.
Gastric sleeve
Another surgical operation to reduce sizes is the gastric sleeve, which removes 80 percent of the stomach with the aim of reducing it. It is recommended for people with morbid obesity and who have previously tried other alternatives.
Gastric bypass
The gastric bypass, for its part, is the most invasive technique. It joins the upper part of the stomach with the small intestine, reducing the space for food. Hospitalization is required and recovery is long.
The World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that the most accepted methods for the treatment of overweight are the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass.
gastric band price
To know the exact price, patients must pass a prior examination at the chosen medical center. The approximate cost of the gastric band operation varies between 6,500 and 7,000 dollars, depending on the size and weight of the patient.
The gastric band operation does not require a long hospital stay. Photo: Diffusion
Requirements for the gastric band operation
Before undergoing any type of intervention for weight loss, it is important to have the following considerations:
– Be between 18 and 65 years old.
– Not having psychiatric illnesses.
– Not present addiction to alcohol or drugs.
– Not being a heavy smoker.
– Undergo surgeon evaluations and perform laboratory tests.
