How can you lose weight?    The operation    How does Gastric Banding work?   Benefits
Your B.M.I.   Contra-indications   Complications    Very important: your motivation!


Benefits

* Dramatic and fast weight loss with long lasting results, without the tough restrictions of traditional diets.

* The need for incisions or stitches in the stomach is eliminated.

* Neither cutting or stapling of the stomach, nor bypassing of the stomach or the intestines is required.

* This product is equipped with a system which allows for easy opening and closing. In case of complications the band does not need to be cut and replaced by another, but can simply be opened, put back and closed as part of a single procedure.

* This product was designed and manufactured according to a “one piece” principle, which means it has no weak mechanical spots.

* The laparoscopic technique does not require large incisions and offers the advantage of a short hospital stay (24 hours), reduced post-operative pain, a quicker recovery and a speedy return to normal activities.

* Physical activity can be resumed 1 week after the operation, enhancing fat loss, but preserving muscle mass.

* The absence of stitches in the stomach does not require the recovery process which patients undergoing active catabolism have to go through.

* Stomach size can be adjusted by performing a simple percutaneous injection in an outpatient clinic. This is the only procedure that the physician can modify for each patient’s individual needs even months and years after surgery!

* This technique is completely reversible, which is a fundamental aspect for potential patients. Although the Lapband is not meant to be removed, it can be at any time. If, owing to unforeseen circumstances, the Lapband needs to be removed, the stomach will return to its original form. Thus the integrity of the stomach is preserved.

* Patient can eat small amounts of all nutrients and do not need to follow a specific diet, nor take any medication.
They do not have to keep track of their calorie intake either (unlike with traditional diets). Their appetite is considerably reduced.

* The final important advantage is a progressive, long-term weight loss without the symptoms of yo-yo dieting, in which case sudden and drastic changes in weight during diets pose serious cardiovascular risks.

Your B.M.I.:

One of the standards used to determine your level of body fat is the Body Mass Index.

  < 18
18-20
20-25
25-30
30-40
> 40
Too low
You are still too thin !!
Normal weight
Overweight
Obesity
Morbid obesity
 

To calculate you B.M.I. please enter your weight in stones and your height in feet:

   
 
Enter your weight:
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Your B.M.I. is:
 
 
 

Conter-indications

Gastric banding is not suitable for patients with:
· Gastric/intestinal ulcers
· Crohn's disease
· Serious heart/lung disease
· Psychiatric problems
· Large Hiatus hernia
· Pregnancy
· Alcohol and drug abuse problems
· Infections

 

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