Have you had gastric band surgery in the past but for whatever reason are now having problems and can’t seem to make the band work for you? Have you been abandoned by your original provider or can’t get an appointment to have your band adjusted? Have you been told you will need to have your band removed? Or are you thinking about having gastric band but feel unsure because of negative publicity or comments?
Whatever your problem, we can help. As specialists in bariatric surgery, we have a great deal of experience in solving band-related problems. We believe the gastric band is an excellent weight-loss device and has significant advantages over other surgical weight-loss procedures.
So, if you are a Gastric Band Orphan, don’t delay. Just complete the on-line assessment form or give us a call 01 612 0551.
I’m so glad that I finally put myself first and got my weight undercontrol. With the amazing support and knowledge of the weight loss team and with the aid of the lap band, I was able to finally get down to a normal weight the healthy way, and keep it off. (Results may differ from person to person) Read More
Going for a Gastric Band in Auralia clinic has been the best decision I’ve ever made. They have been looking after me since day one and aftercare is brilliant. Thanks to Auralia I’ve lost over 4.5 stone. (Results may differ from person to person) Read More
Hi, my name is Jennifer and I’m a 29 year old nurse. For people my age, I think a gastric band is a big step to take, but since having my surgery my life has changed so much. (Results may differ from person to person) Read More
My name is Martin. I’m 38 and from Dublin. 18 months ago I managed to tip the scales at an “impressive” 24 stone. My life basically consisted of early mornings, late nights, lots of driving and lots of junk food. I wasn’t really a sweet eater, but takeaways were my big downfall. (Results may differ from person to person) Read More
The Lap-Band has given me my life back. All the activities I had missed out on for more than 20 years are once again within my Reach! (Results may differ from person to person) Read More
I chose the Lap-Band System because I felt it could be an effective tool to help me lose weight. I’ve found that it’s a lifestyle that anyone can live with. I’m now healthier and more active and I have so much more self confidence! (Results may differ from person to person) Read More
What do we mean by “failure”? Well it obviously means different things to different people, but for most patients it means inadequate or disappointing weight loss. But again, what is disappointing to one person could be an outstanding success to another.
As a rough guide we can say that most studies of the gastric band show that average weight loss is around 50-55% of excess weight. This means that if you are 100lbs overweight, successful weight loss with a band would – on average – be 50-55lbs. Remember this is an average, so some will do much better and, unfortunately, some will do worse. From a clinical point of view, it’s generally accepted among surgeons and other specialists that if you have lost less than 25% of your excess weight, the procedure has failed. If you are 100lbs overweight, this equates to 25lbs or less.
So what are the main causes of band failure?
The table below shows some of the more common problems resulting in band failure and their causes.
Note that by far the most common causes are shown in the last column – fortunately these are usually easy to manage!
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| Not losing weight |
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| Regurgitation (bringing food back) |
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| Reflux (heartburn) |
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| Reflux + regurgitation of food and/or liquids. Excessive weight loss |
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| Sudden loss of restriction |
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| Reflux, regurgitation, and poor weight loss, even though band is maximally adjusted and has not slipped |
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| Redness over access port and vague upper abdominal discomfort + loss of restriction |
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Mechanical causes are problems with the band itself these include:
Read more on Mechanical Failure
In the majority of cases the primary reason for failing to lose weight with the band has nothing to do with mechanical problems with the device. It’s an inability to control calorie intake and a lack of physical activity.
Lifestyle causes are primarily related to poor nutrition (snacking, eating calorie-rich foods etc) and insufficient physical activity.
If you require an emergency aspiration (de-fill) please call us on 01 612 0551 and we will do our best to advise or assist you.
Price on application.
If you are having difficulty with your gastric band and wish to have it removed, please call us on 01 612 0551 and we will do our best to advise or assist you.
Price on application
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