Who is the candidate?
How long should I stay for Lap-band?
How is surgery performed?
What is the post-surgical care?
What are the possible risks and complications?
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For those whose
BMI is more than 35 and suffer from serious health problems related to obesity.
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How long should I stay for Lap-band?
You should stay at least 2 weeks to complete a whole process. On your arrival day, you should stay in your hotel to relax from a long flight and have a surgery on the following day. If you require having Lap-band Surgery, you will need to stay in the hospital for 2-3 nights. First post operative check up will be done 7 days after the surgery, and 1 month after surgery for the second check up. Another 2-4 weeks after the second check up are required as an observation period. However, you can return home after the first check up, and have the rest of the process done in your country.
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How is surgery performed?
The operation is performed under general anesthesia. It is done laparoscopically through small incisions on the abdomen. Small tubes with a tiny camera on it are then inserted to visualize the placement of the lap-band. The band is fastened around the upper stomach to create a pouch. The port is then placed underneath the skin on the top part of the abdomen. The band can be inflated by injecting saline into the port. Also, it can be deflated by removing saline in the port. The operation can last between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
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What is the post-surgical care?
A strict diet consisting primarily of liquids and small portions of healthy foods is required for the first 6 weeks after surgery. Light physical activities can be resumed within 5 days in most cases. You can usually return to work within 3 weeks.
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What are the possible risks and complications?
Risks and complications are rare, but they include nausea, vomiting, reflux, band slippage or dilation, stoma obstruction, poor esophageal function, constipation, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, band or port problems, and fatality.