Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery Philippines

• Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery at a glance.
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• Know the steps of getting a treatment.

The Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap-Band^®) is the least invasive, safest and the only adjustable and reversible surgical weight-loss option available. It helps achieve sustained weight loss by placing an adjustable band around the upper part of the stomach to reduce its capacity. The new, small upper stomach pouch and a narrowed outlet limit the stomach capacity and increase the feeling of fullness. The following reduction in food intake results in weight loss.

Once implanted, the band can be tightened or loosened (adjusted). The band is connected by tubing to an access port that is placed beneath the skin during surgery. Later, the surgeon can change the stoma size by adding or subtracting saline inside the inner balloon through the access port. This adjustment process helps drive the rate of weight loss. If the band is too loose and weight loss inadequate, adding more saline can reduce the size of the stoma to further restrict the amount of food that can move through it. If the band is too tight, the surgeon will remove some saline to loosen then band and reduce the amount of restriction. Adjustments are performed in an outpatient setting in a matter of minutes.

The Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap-Band^®)is usually placed laparoscopically or using “keyhole” surgery, which offers the advantages of reduced pain, length of hospital stay and recovery period. There is no cutting or stapling of the stomach or bypassing the intestines. If for any reason the band needs to be removed, the stomach generally returns to its original form.

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Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap-Band^®) Package

• laparoscopic procedure
• includes pre-surgical laboratory work-up and subspecialist clearances
• shuttle service for airport, hospital, hotel transfers
• bonus Manila day tour
• 3-4 days hospital stay (suite or private room)
• 3 days hotel stay (5 or 4 star)

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Steps for Treatment

There are three easy steps for getting a treatment:

• Step 1
  Send us an e-mail describing your condition and the procedure that you need. Include your age, gender and any questions that you may have.
  
  
• Step 2
  You will receive an e-mail containing the details of the procedure you require. You may e-mail us again if you have other questions.
  
  
• Step 3
  Schedule your procedure when all your questions have been answered.

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• Do step one.
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