Gastric Band

Gastric Band Placement in Tunisia: What you need to know

Gastroplasty is indicated for anyone with a (BMI) below 45, unlike the sleeve, this bariatric surgery involves placing a silicone band of easily adjustable size around the upper part of the stomach, a pouch of about 1 liter located between the esophagus and the small intestine. The gastric band placement involves separating the stomach into two pouches, one of 15 to 25 cm3 (3 to 4 tablespoons) and an internal pouch.
Gastric Band Placement in Tunisia: What you need to know

Gastric Band Placement in Tunisia: Procedure

The patient is admitted the day before the operation, where they meet with the surgeon and the anesthetist who will take care of them. On the day of the surgery, the patient must fast from midnight. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and conducted laparoscopically, lasting 1 to 2 hours. At the end of the procedure, a small tube called a Redon is placed in a small abdominal opening. The Redon is used to drain secretions and will be removed two or three days after the operation. The patient is then taken to the recovery room for a few hours, then to their room where they receive necessary postoperative care. On the first day after surgery, the patient remains fasting. On the second postoperative day, they are allowed to drink ½ liter of water. On the third day, tea in the morning and soup at noon and in the evening will be served. On the fourth day, they can leave the clinic with a prescription for local care and pain relief treatment. A work stoppage of two to three weeks is prescribed.
Gastric Band Placement in Tunisia: Procedure

Gastric Band Placement in Tunisia: Postoperative course

After leaving the clinic, the patient will be followed up, and the resumption of eating will be done in successive stages. Since the surgery is still very recent and the stomach's stapling line is not well healed, it is essential not to overburden the system as it could compromise its effectiveness in the following months. It is thus recommended to the patient to follow the rule of three times five days: only liquid food for five days, then soft food for another five days, finally blended food for five days. Subsequently, the patient can eat normally, taking care to chew food thoroughly. They are recommended to blend or grind the meat for a month. After the first month, it is necessary to take it easy and eat calmly at regular times, splitting food intake into three meals, varying the diet, eating only small pieces, chewing slowly and swallowing several times, not drinking during meals and not 30 minutes before or after meals, and stopping eating at the feeling of fullness.

Gastric Band Placement in Tunisia: Result

The result of gastric band placement is a weight loss of 50 to 70% of the initial weight. The patient should lose about 1 kg per week. The result is definitive and durable, but it is necessary to maintain a healthy and balanced diet to avoid regaining weight.

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