Gastric Band Adjustment Service
How is a Gastric Band Adjusted?
After a comprehensive assessment and discussion regarding your present restriction ,the port will be carefully located and accessed via a specialist coring needle to deliver saline into the device to achieve restriction. After the procedure is complete you will be required to stay until fluids are fully tolerated .
Which type of Gastric Bands can you offer the adjustment service ?
Allergan Gastric Bands
APS 10
APL 14
SAGB
Heliogast
Cousin Bio-ring
You will need to bring details regarding your Surgery Provider and possible band adjustment history .This can be obtained directly from your operation provider who placed the band. Please also bring along your adjustment record card which has the full chronology of your previous appt history and present fluid volume /level
Will an X-ray be required prior to my first appointment ?
No X-Ray will be required prior to your initial assessment however you will be required to bring along your adjustment record card and details of your appliance type , Size and current fluid volume plus any history of previous investigations regarding your Band
What are the fees and appointment availability ?
Appointments are a bespoke service offering great flexibility, GB Worcester works around your busy life, offering week days plus evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
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Band Adjustment £110
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Emergency Aspiration £110
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Out of Hours Aspiration £130