A gastric band in Bali is a highly-effective weight loss surgery that can help you combat obesity. Often not covered by insurance and expensive when done privately at home, this life-changing surgery costs thousands less in Bali. 

Discover more about the procedure and book your treatment with Medical Departures to kick-start your new weight-loss regime.

This surgery is known by various other names, including lap band surgery and laparoscopic gastric band (LAGB). The procedure sees a band inserted through tiny incisions to reduce the size of the stomach size. Using a laparoscope (keyhole surgery), the surgeon places the band across the stomach and tightens it, leaving a small opening for the food to pass through. After the stomach size has been reduced, you will only be able to ingest small meals—yet not experience hunger pangs. This results in quick, effective weight loss.

It should be noted that gastric bands aren’t a magic solution for weight loss on their own; patients also need to be aware of what they’re eating—not just how much. For example, greasy food, ice-cream and high-calorie drinks can still be consumed in such amounts that won’t lead to significant weight loss, if any at all. See here for other items you need to know about gastric bands before going ahead with your procedure. 

Weight loss is important not only to look and feel better but as a path to good health as well. Statistics show that diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. If you are obese as well as diabetic, then the disease can largely be reversed after bariatric surgery. Obesity also increases the chances of a heart attack, stroke, cancer, arthritis, sleep apnea, asthma and many other chronic conditions. 

Aside from the professionalism available, Bali is an unforgettable destination for a holiday before your surgery. You can enjoy the year-round temperate climate in this beautiful country so you are not restricted by weather conditions. And there is a great deal to see and do here thanks to the many natural and historical attractions, as well as tourist activities and pursuits, including great dining-out options, bars, clubs and beaches. 

While Bali is also famous for its adventure activities, it is a good idea to get any activities out of the way before surgery as you will be restricted in your movements after the surgery.

It is also a favorite holiday destination to residents from the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK via frequent flights that land daily on the island.

You can also take advantage of our Best Price Guarantee to ensure you won’t be paying more than you have to when booking through Medical Departures. 

Sometimes, the doctor may prefer general anesthesia depending on your weight and other existing medical conditions. As the surgery is done endoscopically, and the band is adjusted using saline, you will be able to leave the hospital relatively soon.

It is important that you go for follow-up appointments as required so that your band can be adjusted until you feel comfortable. You will also need to follow a specific pre- and post-dietary schedule. You can expect a recovery period of around 10 days, but it will be several weeks until you can go back to solid foods and your normal, albeit smaller diet.

Get started now by checking out the popular BIMC Hospital (Nusa Dua), one of our partner facilities in Bali that welcomes medical tourists. 

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