The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
Laproscopic gastric band surgery
GASTRIC BANDING FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Our experienced bariatric surgeons specialise in minimally invasive weight-loss surgery, including gastric banding
What is gastric band surgery?
A lap band, also known as a gastric band, works by reducing the amount of food you eat. The procedure involves placing an adjustable silicone ring around the top of your stomach to create a small pouch. This pouch restricts the amount of food that can pass through to your stomach and helps you to feel full faster.
Being overweight can increase your risk of serious conditions including diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. If your body mass index (BMI) is over 35, your consultant may recommend laparoscopic banding surgery to help you lose weight and improve your overall health.
Need to know
The operation is done under general anaesthetic, meaning you'll be asleep. Your surgeon will make a few small cuts on your abdomen and use tiny surgical instruments along with a special operating telescope to guide them during the operation. These small cuts are then closed with stitches.
Your consultant will explain the procedure to you and answer any questions you may have.
They'll let you know how to prepare, including any special dietary requirements in the days leading up to your procedure. Because you'll be having general anaesthetic, they'll also let you know how long you should avoid eating and drinking beforehand.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
They'll let you know how to prepare, including any special dietary requirements in the days leading up to your procedure. Because you'll be having general anaesthetic, they'll also let you know how long you should avoid eating and drinking beforehand.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
You'll usually be cared for in hospital overnight after your procedure. Your consultant will let you know what to expect and tell you when you can get back to your normal routine.
They'll also explain your dietary restrictions, including if and for how long you should stick to a liquid diet. You may need to return in a few weeks to have your band tightened. The band can be removed once you've achieved your target weight loss.
On average, people can lose between 50-65% of their excess weight within two years of having a lap band. Regular exercise and healthy eating habits will help to improve your results.
They'll also explain your dietary restrictions, including if and for how long you should stick to a liquid diet. You may need to return in a few weeks to have your band tightened. The band can be removed once you've achieved your target weight loss.
On average, people can lose between 50-65% of their excess weight within two years of having a lap band. Regular exercise and healthy eating habits will help to improve your results.
Paying for medical treatment
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Our Laproscopic gastric band surgery locations
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
London Digestive Centre
41 Welbeck Street W1G 8EA London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
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