What are the benefits of a gastric band?
A gastric band operation can help you to achieve long-term weight loss. It may give you higher energy levels, better mobility, and better overall health. And it's a less-invasive procedure than alternatives such as a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass operation, too.
Once the band is optimally adjusted, most people can lose 0.5 to 1kg (1 to 2lb) a week, providing they are eating healthily and exercising. Losing weight can also improve many weight related health conditions.
The weight loss you could achieve with your gastric band helps you live more actively and feel you're getting the most out of life, without your weight holding you back. Our comprehensive aftercare packages can keep that journey going, too, and help you achieve a weight you're happy with.
Gastric band surgery is also shown to reduce – or even sometimes fully reverse – some health issues because of the weight you'll lose. These issues include Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, among many others. For more information about how weight loss surgery can help with general health, why not book a free consultation?
Are there any risks?
All surgical procedures pose a potential risk, so, it's important know what these are before you go ahead. It means you can weigh them up against the benefits of having a gastric band and make a decision that's right for you.
We'll talk through these potential complications during our consultations, and you'll also have the chance to ask any questions that you have about them.
As a guide, however, complications and risks can sometimes include gastric band scars, bleeding, infection, pain, or reflux.
Can I get a gastric band?
You may be considered for gastric or lap band surgery if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. You must be committed to changing your lifestyle too. If so, it might be the ideal solution if you suffer with obesity and diet and exercise on their own are proving unsuccessful.
To achieve the weight loss you desire, a gastric band may help to manage your food intake. A portion-controlled diet will support your weight loss over time, and it could be really helpful in making sure that you are able to keep off any weight you lose.
If you're currently feeling unhappy or self-conscious about your weight, the results from gastric band surgery can be life changing. Not only can it bring significant benefits if you suffer from weight-related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, but it can also have a huge impact on your emotional wellbeing.
It all starts with a free consultation with us. Our expert bariatric surgeons can give you advice about all your weight loss options, including letting you know if gastric band surgery will be the most suitable procedure for your weight loss needs.
Why choose The Hospital Group for gastric band surgery?
We're here to help you achieve all your healthy lifestyle goals. As a highly experienced provider of gastric band surgery, for more than four decades The Hospital Group has helped many patients turn their dreams into reality. And we'd like to make that happen for you too.
Our patients are at the heart of what we do, and we're committed to providing a truly personalised experience for every person in our care. If you decide to have private gastric band surgery with us, you can expect:
CQC registered medical facilities, including our private hospital, Burcot Hall in Bromsgrove. We also have a nationwide network of clinics – so we're never far away.
More than 45 years of surgical expertise, which is delivered by our extensively qualified bariatric surgeons. All our surgeons are General Medical Council-registered, too.
Exceptional care that starts at your consultation and continues throughout your journey with us, right through to the comprehensive aftercare we provide after your procedure.
We are with you every step of the way on your weight loss journey.
