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Do you offer a gastric band adjustment /band fill/de-fill?

Yes, we do. We offer a stand alone band adjustment service specifically designed for people who are out of package with their original providers or who have had their bands overseas. We also look [...]

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Is there anything I should and shouldn’t do diet-wise after surgery?

DO: plan your meals ahead keep well hydrated with non-sugary drinks (leave at least ½ hour before and after meals) have regular meals use small plates/bowls start your meals with protein sources [...]

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What would I expect to eat after surgery?

After surgery your diet will need to be very sloppy and taken in small quantities, to enable the swelling in the tissues to settle and heal. Eating solid foods and any food in large quantities [...]

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What is a Liver ‘Shrinking’ diet?

Once you have decided on the procedure you will have, a pre-operation liver shrinking diet plan will be given to you, which you should follow for 2 weeks prior to your key hole weight loss [...]

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Can I have a gastric balloon inserted as a day procedure?

Yes, it is intended to be an endoscopic day case procedure, however due to the initial adjustment by the body to the effects of the balloon, it is advisable to spend one night in hospital to [...]

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Will I feel the band tighten as it’s injected?

Because the band sits internally surrounding the top of the stomach, there is no sensory mechanism in that area as we know it. Sensations arising from the gut are due to muscle movement or [...]

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How are band adjustments performed and will they hurt?

The band port lies underneath the skin and is injected in clinic with saline. A special needle is used which is longer, but as thin as a needle used for taking a blood sample. The discomfort is [...]

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My BMI is 31, I lead a hectic life and would like to control the overeating that comes with it. Would I be eligible for a band?

Weight loss surgery is only really considered for individuals with a BMI of 35 or above. However, recently due to the positive effect of weight loss on medical conditions such as diabetes, [...]

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How much is it to have a gastric band removed, and can it be done as a day case?

Laparoscopic (key hole) removal of a gastric band can be usually performed as a day case. However the band may have slipped or caused a gastric erosion which can only be detected when the [...]

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I already had a gastric band fitted in 2010 but now require a fill and was wondering if it’s something I could have done with you and how much it would be?

Yes, we are able to offer band fills or defills for £105 per session. We also offer a one year aftercare package at £500 with unlimited fills or defills during the year for those that have their [...]

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