Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery RequirementsAdjustable gastric band surgery is a type of weight loss surgery which is done to change the structure of stomach so that it reduces the amount of food intake in the body. In this type of surgery a silicon ring which is adjustable is wrapped over the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch. The band is helpful in reducing of food intake as the band helps the stomach to take long time emptying the pouch and creating feelings of satiety But there are several risks and complication that a patient may suffer from after surgery. Patient also have to make changes in life style after undergoing surgery so there are some adjustable gastric band surgery requirements that a patient must fulfill before undergoing surgery. For undergoing surgery the patient Body Mass Index that is BMI must be greater than 35 and above. BMI is an important criterion for undergoing weight loss surgery. If the patient BMI is less than 35 then it is advisable not to undergo weight loss surgery. If the person BMI is less than 35 than he or she must be suffering from diseases caused by obesity like hypertension, blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea. The person is only eligible to undergo adjustable band surgery when the age of the individual is between 18 to 65 years. The patient should undergo surgery only when he or she is fully committed to alter some of their habits and make life style changes after surgery. Hey should take liquid diet and avid overeating few days after undergoing surgery. Dining exercise regularly as a daily routine helps to get better results. Following a totally routine life and to avoid calorie rich foods is very helpful in loosing extra weight after surgery. |
