Recovery after Adjustable Band SurgeryAdjustable gastric band surgery is a kind of weight loss surgery which is suggested by doctor for a morbidly obese person, if the patient has tried all other methods to lose body weight but nothing proves to be useful. Adjustable gastric band surgery is a FDA approved surgery that especially meant for weight loss. This safe kind of weight loss surgery that does not involves cutting and stapling of stomach and gastric band surgery recovery is also shorter. In this surgery procedure an adjustable gastric band that is made up of silicon belt is wrapped over the upper part of the stomach that creates a small pouch in the upper part of the stomach that reduces amount of food intake. After the surgery the size of the stomach will reduce and will become very small so that it can hold a very little amount of food. Adjustable Band Surgery is a restrictive surgery that is suggested only for a person who is morbidly obese and suffering from serious disease related with obesity. Before undergoing this weight loss surgery the patient has to fulfill some of eligibility condition like age must be between 18 to 60 yrs, obese person must be suffering serious health related disease, if the patient BMI is greater than 40, the weight is not reduced by dieting, exercising and other weight loss techniques. You may have to stay at hospital after two or three days after undergoing surgery. You may suffer from pain but your doctor will provide you with medicine that will give relief from pain. After few hours of surgery your mouth may feel dry but you have to sip water occasionally. Gastric band surgery recovery after returning home involves a lot of rest but the patient must attempt to walk a little. Do not lift heavy weight or restrict physical activity and heavy exercise after surgery. The patient should take liquid diet after few weeks after surgery. Proper care and attention with small eating and a regular little exercise will help to recover fast. |
