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Welcome to our educational page dedicated to the gastric band procedure, a surgical option for individuals seeking sustainable weight loss and improved health outcomes. Here, we delve into the detail of this bariatric procedure, providing comprehensive insights into its benefits, risks, and considerations.
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Losing weight isn’t easy. Ineffective weight loss solutions can be disappointing and discouraging. If nothing seems to be working, it might be time to look at weight loss surgery.
With so many procedures and providers out there, where do you start? Why not carry out a bit of research on the types of procedures available, the benefits, risks, cost and what living with the surgery would like.
Losing weight isn’t easy. Ineffective weight loss solutions can be disappointing and discouraging. If nothing seems to be working, it might be time to look at weight loss surgery.
With so many procedures and providers out there, where do you start? Why not carry out a bit of research on the types of procedures available, the benefits, risks, cost and what living with the surgery would like.
Melina Sklavounos
Clinical Services Manager and Bariatric Dietician at Streamline
Melina qualified as a Dietitian in 2010 with a First Class Honours degree from the University of South Wales Cardiff (UWIC). She also has a Post Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise Nutrition and a Post Graduate Diploma in Obesity and Weight Management.
Melina Skalvounos
Bariatric dietician at Streamline
Melina qualified as a Dietitian in 2010 with a First Class Honours degree from the University of South Wales Cardiff (UWIC). She also has a Post Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise Nutrition and a Post Graduate Diploma in Obesity and Weight Management.
Our topic expert has answered some of the most common questions we get asked about the gastric band. If you need any further information, or other questions answered, please contact enquiries@streamline-surgical.com
A Lap-Band, also referred to as a gastric band, is a flexible silicone band that can be adjusted. It is placed around the top of the stomach with a very small pouch of the stomach above it. The band is connected to an access port that is placed beneath the abdominal wall, this is used to adjust the gastric band. This increases or decreases the amount of control the band has over portion size and appetite.
It is expected that you will lose around 50% of your excess weight loss in the first year. However, we have found that our patients can lose up to 70%, but this is very much dependent on you as as individual.
