Adjustable, reversible weight-loss option
Gastric banding is a minimally invasive, reversible procedure where a band creates a small upper stomach pouch to help you feel full with less food, encouraging healthier eating habits over time.
A silicone band is placed around the top of the stomach, creating a small 25 ml pouch. This reduces how much you can eat while signalling to your brain earlier that you’re full.
Some patients prefer gastric banding for its reversibility and adjustable nature. It avoids permanent anatomical changes and offers a flexible tool for weight loss, especially for those seeking a non-permanent solution.
Results vary, but many patients achieve meaningful, sustained weight loss when the band is adjusted appropriately and paired with healthy habits and follow-up care.
Recovery is usually quick after a laparoscopic band placement. Most patients stay overnight and can return to work in 1–2 weeks, avoiding heavy lifting for approximately four weeks.
Your care includes regular band adjustments via the access port, dietitian guidance for nutrition and hydration, and monitoring to ensure safe and effective weight loss.
Schedule a free 30-minute appointment with our Bariatric Navigator to find out more or book a specialist consult if you are ready to take the next step.
Book a complimentary session with our Bariatric Navigator to get all your questions answered – no obligations.
Call us to schedule an appointment with a surgeon or discuss weight loss medication with our GP.
