Gastric Band Surgery and Cost

Gastric band surgery has gained considerable acceptance across the nation. But, surgeons and medical practitioners are of the opinion that such surgeries should only be take up in case of extreme necessity.

Glasgow, United Kingdom (prHWY.com) October 16, 2012 - Combating weight loss is a troublesome job for many. Not to mention the numerous hassles that is attached to it. At times, obesity becomes so unmanageable that surgery remains the only viable option. Well, thanks to the modern and advanced medical surgeries that help reduce weight to great extent in the most convenient way. Gastric Band Surgery is one such procedure which enables the patients to get rid of the excess fat and attain a better body shape on the whole. Gastric band surgery is a laparoscopic procedure that attaches a gastric band also known as a lap band (inflatable device made of silicone) to the upper portion of the stomach. This band enables the patient to reduce the weight which is calculated by a simple BMI calculator.

More and more patients opt for Gastric Band Surgery because of the less complications that is involved in this. Also quick recovery time and a provision for removal of the band in case of any complication also make this increasingly popular throughout the globe. Surgeons use the inflatable circular tube to create a pouch at the top of the stomach which can accommodate only 4-8 ounces of food in each meal. As a result, the intake of food reduces thereby resulting in gradual reduction of the weight.

Cost is by and large an essential part of Gastric Band Surgery. In UK, the average cost of the surgery revolves around £7,000 to £8,000. Though there are private hospitals and clinics who quote affordable prices to attract people. The cheapest treatment would typically cost something around £4,895. Financial institutions offer different schemes and plans to the patients opting for this procedure. Loans on 0% interest and other easy payment and credit options, make it easy for the patients to opt for this mode of surgery. Along with this, if the patient's BMI is above 40, then the surgery can be done under NHS provided he/she matches all the other important criterion. Though this option might prove to be slightly inappropriate as the waiting time could be well above 2 years.

Gastric band surgery has gained considerable acceptance across the nation. But, surgeons and medical practitioners are of the opinion that such surgeries should only be take up in case of extreme necessity. It is always better to opt for non surgical methods of weight loss to get safe and regular result at large.

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