Gastric Band General Overview
Anesthesia
General
Duration of Intervention
1 Hour
Hospitalization
3 Nights
Definite Result
8-12 Months
Return to Social Life
6 Days
Return to Work
8 Days
Sports Activity Recovery
8 Weeks
Average Pain After 3 Days
0-1 *
*Pain rating scale: from 0 = absence to 5 maximum pain
Gastric Band
Gastric band is an operation for weight loss. It places a band around the stomach to create a small pouch in the upper part of the stomach. The patient feels full after eating small amounts therefore consumed food is decreased directly.
After the surgery, the band can be adjusted to make the food digestion in the stomach slower or faster. For this reason, it is also called adjustable gastric banding. When the band is filled with liquid, it becomes narrower, so the passage of food becomes slower.
How is Gastric Band Performed?
The gastric band is usually placed laparoscopically under general anesthesia.
- The procedure is performed with 4 port incisions with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm
- To divide the stomach into 2 separate sections, a band is placed from the outer surface on the upper part of the stomach, wrapping around the stomach. A 20-30 cc pouch is created in the upper part of the stomach
- During the operation there is not any stitching or cutting
- Whole procedure takes nearly 60 minutes in total
The adjustable band divides the stomach into two sections. The upper section is pretty small. (20-30 ml). When the food is consumed, it is collected in the upper section. Once the upper part is full, the food slowly goes down to the lower section, meanwhile the person feels full. The transition of food happens according to the adjusted band. Usually it is better to have a slow food transition from the upper section to the lower one. Patient needs to chew well and eat slowly otherwise there vomiting can happen.
Who are the candidates for adjustable gastric band?
Gastric Band can be another option for those who suffer from obesity for 5 years or more and who cannot lose weight through diet and exercise. It is recommended for those who have BMI 35-50%. It is not recommended for Morbidly Obeses (BMI 50%+).
Laparoscopical Gastric Band is not an instant solution for obesity, patient needs to change his/her lifestyle. There has to be diet and exercise after the operation – otherwise it may not be successful.
What are the side effects of gastric band?
- Gastric band may move up & down
- Gastritis or ulcer may occur
- Gastric band may wear down the stomach surface. (Gastric band needs to be removed in this case.)
- Port infection may occur. If antibiotic is not sufficient, band to be removed
- During the operation stomach or intestines can be damaged
- Surgeon needs to insert into the port in order to inflate the bandage. If there is any complication with the insertion, a small surgery may be necessary
- Insertion port may turn inside out. In this case inflating the band is impossible
- If the band is too inflated, patient can vomit
What are the benefits of gastric band?
Gastrictomy is not as effective as Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrictomy. The majority of patients lose 50-60% of their excess weight in the first year after surgery. 60% of the problems such as hypertension, diabetes, neuromuscular joint problems, cholesterol and sleep apnea due to obesity are recovered after surgery or disappear completely.
When sufficient weight is lost after the operation, the following diseases that occur as a result of obesity may show us a significant improvement or a complete recovery.
- Asthma
- Hypertension
- High Colesterol
- Sleep Apnea
- Osteoarthiritis in Junctions
- Diabetes Type II
- Depression
Obesity surgery is not the only solution for weight loss. With less eating, calorie intake decreases, and calorie deficiency should be increased with exercise.
The most important disadvantage of the gastric band compared to other techniques is that it is an external material inside the body. Due to complications related to the band and port, 25% of patients have to have the stomach band removed in the first 5 years of the operation. This is a high failure rate. For the majority of these patients, a second attempt of obesity surgery may be required.
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Gastric Band Cost
Cost of Gastric Band surgery depending on various factors. Such as the experience of the doctor who will perform the Gastric Band operation, and the hospital equipment. In the table below, you can see the comparison of the price of Gastric Band operation between Turkey and other countries (USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Spain, Poland, Mexico).
| Country | Cost of Gastric Band |
|---|---|
| Turkey | $3000 - $4200 |
| United States of America | $8500 - $33000 |
| United Kingdom | $9500 - $34000 |
| Czech Republic | $5500 - $7000 |
| Poland | $5000 - $7500 |
| Mexico | $6750 - $18000 |
| Italy | $8500 - $19500 |
As can be seen price comparison table Gastric Band operation cost in Turkey starting from $3000 and it's 60% more economical comparing with the prices in USA, United Kingdom and Europe. The cost of bariatric surgery in Turkey is lower than in the UK, USA and Europe, but the low operating costs does not mean that the quality of medical service is low quality. For this reason Gastric Band one of most popular surgery in Turkey and nearly 40.000 Gastric Band surgeries are performed in a year.
The main reasons why patients choose Turkey to have Gastric Band surgery:
- All Inclusive Package Price: The most important criteria that people who want to have a Gastric Band operation look for and want in terms of price is clarity. Turkey has a price advantage compared to Europe, America or UK with its quality treatment, accommodation, transfer services and all-inclusive price. As TravelMEDI, we would like to remind you that within the Gastric Band treatment, treatment costs (such as surgeon fee, medication fee, equipment fees, hospital fee, test fee), accommodation fee, transfer fees between the hospital and the hotel or the airport and the hotel are included in the operation price.
- High Level Healthcare System: Turkey was one of the rare countries that did not experience a crisis in the health system even during the pandemic period, because it has large-scale and systematic health institutions (hospitals, number of experienced doctors, private clinics, well-equipped nurses and assistants). As TravelMEDI, we offer our patients the maximum health service at the most affordable prices in cooperation with experienced specialist doctors and highly equipped hospitals.
Gastric Band Reviews
Reviews of our patients who prefer TravelMEDI for Gastric Band operation around the world and their Gastric Band experience.
Rosa-Maria Saarela
21.09.2024
Kävin nenäleikkauksessa travelmedicin kautta ja kaikki meni hyvin jännityksestä huolimatta. Konsultti auttoi kaikissä kysymyksissä. Dr.Mustafa oli todella ammattitaitoinen. Lopputuloksesta tuli juuri sellainen mitä suunniteltiin. Suosittelen
Art Pro
02.07.2024
Chciałbym podziękować Pani Doktor oraz całemu personelowi za profesjonalizm i troskę. Po przeszczepie czułem się w dobrych rękach. Pani Doktor była nie tylko kompetentna, ale także wyjątkowo empatyczna. Personel był miły i pomocny, a Berat, który mnie wspierał, zasługuje na szczególne wyróżnienie. Jego wsparcie w całym procesie było bezcenne. Dziękuję!
FabioN
12.03.2024
Esperienza molto positiva, personale competente. Antonio in particolare mi ha seguito in modo eccellente aiutandomi anche oltre quando ho affrontato un imprevisto durante il viaggio.!
AmandatT1971
30.01.2024
If I could give more than 5 stars I would! My experience with Berat at TravelMEDI was exceptional from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble any questions I may have had were answered promptly and efficiently. The treatment I received was fantastic from my surgeon to the hospital staff who were outstanding the hospital and Hotel beat anything in the UK. Now home the care is still there with regular contact via Berat. I can’t thank Berat and TravelMEDI enough for their kindness.
Kim Parr
05.03.2024
Where do I start? I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. From the beginning until the end, Travelmedi looked after myself, my husband and even our little girl. They made us feel so comfortable and respected.
I came over to Istanbul for a tummy tuck and liposuction after hating how I looked for many years. Having children left me with an overhang. I was introduced to Dr Mustafa Keskin who gave me the results I really wished for. He has given me the body I always wanted!! I am over the moon with how I look right now, it makes me emotional. He was so caring & calm and made me feel like I could trust him straight away. Thank YOU!!!
A special thank you has to go to the man behind the scenes.. Berat. What an absolute angel of a man. He has looked after us amazingly. He has been there to answer all of our questions, some silly questions, but also to help us feel comfortable in a country we have never been to before. We have developed a real friendship with Berat and we think that our experience wouldn’t have been as perfect as it has been, if Berat wasn’t with us. Thank YOU Travelmedi for the most wonderful experience. We will recommend to all of our family & friends. See you again in the future.
Kim, Ben & baby Millie xox
libbyelise
15.01.2024
I came to travel medi on a recommendation for a breast uplift and augmentation but being only 22 I was extremely nervous and it was my first surgery also. Berat was just amazing I cannot talk higher of him! He made the whole experience every single step as seamless as possible, I was given a whole itinerary and Berat still kept me updated and went through every step I did by my side. Every consultation appointment every time I had to leave the hotel he was there with us, he is so so lovely kind caring and any question or query(not that I had many) he answered almost immediately!
I went to a different surgeon than what I was supposed to but it was the best decision ever made. Professor Mustafa Keskin is top of the game and he was absolutely brilliant and went into so much detail about every single aspect of the surgery.
I was extremely nervous about having surgery but he was amazing. Berat was with me every step of the way till I was being wheeled down for surgery! When I woke up in the morning he was there for my release and accompanied me in the car back to the hotel.
Travel Medi is an amazing company to go with, from start to finish my whole process was completely seamless and stress free. They sort everything out so all you have to do is turn up! Every time we left the hotel for a consultation or blood work our driver was there to take us wait and pick us up. Berat is a credit to Travel Medi he’s an absolute diamond! Even now I am home he is still checking in to make sure I am ok!
Anna Maria Rossi
01.03.2024
Esperienza totalmente positiva. Tutto organizzato alla perfezione. Durante il soggiorno ad Istanbul sei sempre seguito da un’interprete della clinica, sempre disponibile per qualsiasi informazione. La dott.ssa Celin è davvero la migliore, la sua equipe medica è di altissimo livello, massima professionalità e serietà. Per non parlare della location SUPER!
Complimenti davvero a tutto lo staff! Durante l’intervento e nel post intervento, c’è un’interprete che ti segue e ti aiuta, nel mio caso Antonio, persona professionale gentilissimo e disponibilissimo per qualsiasi problema o dubbio. La clinica del Dott.ssa Celin è il massimo della professionalità, serietà e disponibilità.
Tutto perfetto!!
SUPER CONSIGLIATO!!
Loganking22
16.08.2023
From the very first contact made with travelmedi the service was amazing. They were so thorough with all their questions and as a mother allowing her child at 17 years old to under go any surgery never mind surgery in another country I say I had nothing to worry about. They made great contact right up to appointment. From the first greeting at airport until the last drop bk at airport to return was excellent service. And that wasn't the end they still made contact to see how her healing process was and I honestly would recommend them to anyone. The service in turkey was for a breast reduction and from her first appointment until her last the staff were so helpful pleasant and very caring.
Ирина
12.06.2022
Becca200393
14.08.2023
Honestly couldn't recommend anyone more. From start to finish I have been kept informed and reassured with everything. Any questions I had Berat answered quickly and made me feel very comfortable going forward with the surgery. I had the surgery less that a week ago and I am already massively happy with the results I have and can't wait till I am fully healed for the finished look! If anyone is unsure of travelling to Turkey or who to go with regarding surgey, TravelMedi is for sure the best!