Gastric Band in Turkey

What is a Gastric Band?

Gastric band is the process of attaching a 15 cc silicone clamp to the area 1 cm below the esophagus. It is applied to restrict food intake by reducing the volume of the stomach. It is also called gastric band, gastric clamp, adjustable gastric band and lap-band. The most important advantage of the band is that the volume can be adjusted by giving the desired amount of liquid to the reservoir in its internal structure. 

Who is Gastric Band Surgery for? 

Gastric banding is used for people with a body mass index of 30 and above who are having difficulty losing weight. Gastric banding is preferred by people who want a less invasive approach to weight loss surgery.  However, gastric banding is also preferred in revisional weight loss applications. It is often used to help with weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery. 

How Does the Gastric Band Work?

General anesthesia is applied in gastric band surgery. General anesthesia numbs the patient and allows the surgeon to perform the operation more comfortably. During the application, a 15 cc clamp is attached to the part under the esophagus, corresponding to the upper part of the stomach. Liquid is injected to provide a small passage between the upper and lower parts of the stomach. The adjustable gastric band will thus allow people to feel full quickly by restricting food intake as desired.

How Much Weight Can I Lose with Lap-Band?

Approximately 50-55% of excess weight is lost within 12 to 18 months after gastric banding. The rate of weight loss depends on the success of the surgery and how well you follow the diet program. For this reason, weight loss after gastric banding varies from person to person. 

Can Gastric Banding Help Treat Obesity-Related Health Conditions?

The adjustable gastric band plays a role in improving obesity-related conditions as well as weight loss. The conditions that benefit from gastric band treatment are as follows:

• High cholesterol
• Blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Heart disease
• Fatty liver disease

How Overweight Can I be for Gastric Banding?

To be eligible for gastric banding, your body mass index must be at least 30 and above. Weight that cannot be lost through diet and exercise can be safely and easily lost with gastric banding. 

What Will My Diet Be Like After Gastric Banding?

The adjustable gastric band diet is individualized by your doctor. Initially, a liquid and soft diet is followed for a few weeks after the band is placed. After a period of pureed foods, solid foods are introduced under the supervision of the doctor. During the treatment process, it is important to strictly follow the diet list prepared by the dietician, as excessive food consumption can cause nausea and vomiting.

How Long Does a Gastric Band Last?

Adjustable gastric band has lifetime use. The gastric clamp can remain in place until weight control is achieved. The gastric band can be removed at any time only due to the following conditions:

• Reflux
• Band slippage 
• Heartburn
• Lack of weight loss

Is Gastric Band Safe?

The adjustable gastric band is safe. The gastric band is a restrictive treatment and has no effect on metabolism and hormones. Therefore, it stands out as one of the safe weight loss treatments. In case of a contrary situation, the adjustable gastric band can be reversed. 

Is Gastric Band Safe in Turkey?

The adjustable gastric band is applied by experienced and certified surgeons in Turkey. Therefore, Turkey is one of the safe centers for gastric band treatment. Continuously inspected medical centers also support safety. However, the choice of surgeon for the treatment should be done carefully.

What are the Advantages of Gastric Banding Over Other Types of Bariatric Surgery?

The main advantages of gastric banding are that it is a laparoscopic procedure and the hospital stay is short. It requires fewer procedures than other surgeries and there are not many additional procedures that need to be done to place the band. The benefits of gastric banding can be summarized as follows

• Controlled weight loss
• Improved body health
• Low risk of complications
• Safer and simpler
• Affordable cost

Gastric Banding Side Effects

Gastric band is one of the least risky bariatric procedures. If there are any complications after the application, the gastric band is removed or a secondary surgery may be required. Although very rare, the risks and side effects of gastric band are as follows:

• Infection,
• Nausea,
• Stomach tenderness,
• The body's reaction to the gastric band,
• Slipping of the gastric band and
• Progression of the band into the stomach is among the risks and complications of gastric band. 

Gastric Band Before and After

Physical examination and necessary blood tests are performed before the adjustable gastric band. People's body health is checked for surgery. Expectations and concerns about the treatment should be shared with the surgeon during the preliminary examination.

The surgeon should be informed about the medications and vitamins used. Alcohol and smoking should be stopped for a healthy operation process. Smoking and alcohol should not be consumed for at least 3 weeks before and after gastric banding. 

In order to make the surgery more comfortable and to support weight control, the surgeon may give a certain diet program before the gastric band is placed. It helps to achieve eating habits and starts the process of weight control.

Control examinations are performed after the adjustable gastric band. Weight loss is monitored and regular blood tests are checked. However, the band is tightened if necessary. 

It is important to regulate the eating habits of patients after gastric banding. The transition to solid foods should be waited for a while. The program prepared by the dietitian should be followed. Otherwise, weight loss rates of patients decrease. 

How Much Does a Gastric Band Surgery Cost?

Gastric band surgery prices are between 1000 dollars and 5000 dollars. Gastric band costs vary according to the economic situation and medical development of the countries. Competitive prices and advanced medical tourism in Turkey make gastric band costs affordable. 

Gastric Band Cost Turkey

Gastric band prices in Turkey are around 1500 dollars on average. In general, gastric band costs in Turkey vary according to the surgeon's specialization, gastric band packages and additional services. You can contact us to get information about gastric band costs in Turkey. 

Gastric Band Turkey Package

Gastric banding packages in Turkey are created for patients to perform their operations safely and comfortably. Gastric band packages in Turkey are created to cover the entire operation process such as accommodation, surgery cost, transportation and transfer in addition to the services that people want. You can contact us for gastric banding packages in Turkey at an affordable cost.

Gastric Band Surgery Turkey with Hop Health

Hop Health offers safe solutions for users who want to have gastric band surgery in Turkey. The main goal of Hop Health, which organizes gastric band packages in Turkey according to user experience and requests, is to ensure that its clients receive a quality health service with confidence. You can also contact us to get gastric band surgery in Turkey.