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Patients who choose weight-loss surgery must be willing to comply with restrictions regarding diet and exercise before and after their procedure. Surgery is only one part of a comprehensive weight loss process

Preparation
In preparation for surgery, our specialists will meet with the patient to discuss pre-operative and post-operative details. Patients must be able to engage in exercise and comply with a restricted diet, which requires careful attention to food selection and overeating. It is essential to carefully follow diet and exercise guidelines prior to surgery prepare for a regimented diet after the surgery. Our dieticians and physical therapists will work with the patient to develop individual meals plans and fitness goals for before and after the surgery.

Patients are also encouraged to speak with other individuals who have had weight-loss surgery to better understand the benefits and the long-term lifestyle changes that must be made. 

Procedure
Laparoscopic surgeons use minimally-invasive surgery to perform laparoscopic banding surgery. Small incisions are made in the abdomen and then the adjustable, inflatable gastric band is placed around a portion of the patient’s stomach. If weight loss is inadequate, the band can be tightened to further reduce the size of the stomach outlet, which adds more saline and reduces the amount of food that can move through the stomach. Tubing connects the band to an access site that lies beneath the skin of the patient’s abdomen so the adjustment can be made without further surgery.

Recovery
Patients typically spend about two days in the hospital after laparoscopic banding surgery. Patients must adhere to pre-planned food restriction immediately. A dietician continues to work the patient to address issues related the diet plan, such as foods that might cause discomfort. A bariatric specialist provides patients with precise plans for diet and fitness activities that will help enable success and reduce the risk of any complications.

UT Southwestern also sponsors a support group for patient who have had weight-loss surgery. The group helps patients cope with the emotional experiences and lifestyle changes that are a part of an effective weight loss program. For more information, call 214-645-2900.