Complications

As is the case with any surgical technique, complications may occur.
Though rare, these may require follow-up surgery, such as removal or replacement of the gastric band.
Despite all possible precautions taken by either the surgeon or the designer of the band, the following complications have been recorded in medical literature.

Nausea and vomiting may occur, particularly when the patient eats faster or more than recommended - port displacement - Infection can occur in the post-operative period - Silicone intolerance - Stomach slippage and pouch dilatation Erosion of band

Recent improvements to both the product and the surgical technique, which has now been brought to perfection, have considerably reduced the frequency of these complications (less than 1 %).
In other words, with the Lap Band, you’ll be able to live a normal life, eating normal food but in small amounts.
 The only exception is for the first four weeks after your operation, where you are advised to have a liquid diet: the

		After the Gastric Banding

Important: Your motivation !

Before we proceed with the surgery, we must ensure that you are in excellent health, that you have tried unsuccessfully over a long period of time to lose weight on conventional diets and that you have a high enough BMI (Body Mass Index).

Most importantly, we must see proof of strong motivation ! You must really have decided to change things and be ready to adopt new eating habits and a different way of life. In short,you will give total cooperation.
If we see that you are relying only on the operation to lose weight and that your motivation is lacking, we will advise you to seek other options than the Lap-Band or wait for a more appropriate time to have the operation. We have strict selection criteria for this operation to which we will adhere. .

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