What is a gastric band ?

A band is being placed around the upper part of your stomach by the surgeon to create a small pouch to hold food.

Candidates For The Procedure.

• After efforting to lose weight, diet and the exercises in the same and been unsuccessful.
• If your BMI is 35 of more than 35, you might be having type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea. This may lead you to the gastric band procedure.

Success Rates

Success rates: %99

Risks & Side Effects

• Nausea
• Bowel function changes
• Food tropping
• Blood Clots
• Bowel perforations

Recovery Time

3-4 weeks

Treatment Period

30 minutes to 55 minutes