GASTRIC BANDING €5250

Cosmedico clinic are very privileged to continue their existing relationship with Dr. Chris de Bruyne and his highly experience team in Belgium

Dr. De Bruyne has preformed over 4,500 gastric band operations to date and all consultations and band fills are carried out here in Cosmedico, Kilmacanogue.

All patients requiring fills that have had surgery elsewhere can be facilitated also.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band

How it works:

The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band restricts the stomach capacity allowing you to lose weight and maintain weight loss.

Suitable for:

Patients with a severe weight problem who need a long term solution.

Cost:

€5250

Procedure:

This is a laparoscopic (key-hole) procedure

A silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch. This pouch restricts the capacity of the stomach allowing you to eat just small amounts before feeling full

Anaesthetic:

A general anaesthetic

Operating time:

45 mins to 1 hour

Overnight stay:

Routine stay of one night after surgery

Recovery time:

Patients able to drink water 2-3 hours after the procedure

How long before achieving results:

Patients start to lose weight after the first laparoscopic gastric band adjustment at 8 weeks

Post op:

Over a two week period, patients are able to enjoy normal food, just less of it

Risks:

The complication rate of this operation is low. Information about the specific risks of this type of surgery will be provided at the initial consultation

In case of emergency:

Band defill or removal