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Price of a gastric band in Tunisia
The average cost of a gastric band in Tunisia in Tunis is €3,000. Depending on your needs, the price can vary from 2400 euros to 3600 euros.
| Procedure | Cost Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Gastric band | 3000 € |
What is a gastric band?
A gastric band in Tunisia makes it possible to reduce the size of the stomach by placing a gastric band around the upper part of the stomach, thus forming a small gastric pouch.
As only a few nutrients are needed to fill this pouch, satiety is quickly achieved. This restrictive technique allows the passage of food to be slowed by a slower flow that does not disrupt digestion.
Gastric banding in Tunisia is aimed at people aged 18 and over who have tried several weight-loss diets and have been suffering from massive obesity for at least 5 years, and whose body mass index (BMI) is greater than or equal to 40 kg/m2, which is 45 kg (100 pounds) more than their normal weight.
Gastric band procedure
Unlike sleeve and bypass operations, which are irreversible techniques, gastric banding is the only adjustable technique where the band can be tightened and loosened thanks to a small silicone tube connecting the band to a control box under the skin. Fluid is injected into the box through the skin to provide the necessary adjustment.
At the patient’s request, in the event of ineffectiveness or complications, the bariatric surgeon can remove the band during a new operation.
Expected results of weight loss surgery
For a person with an average height of 1.70 m and a BMI of 40 kg/m2, a weight loss of 20 to 30 kg can be expected after 6 months, which corresponds approximately to a loss of 40 to 60% of the excess weight. Return to a normal weight if the band is removed.
Before a gastric band is fitted
The pre-operative check-up requested by the surgeon before the operation includes a blood, neurological and endocrinological check-up and a gastric endoscopy.
Gastric band surgery
Gastric band surgery is performed using a laparoscopic camera.
| Type of anaesthetic | Duration of the operation | Length of clinical stay | Total length of stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| General anaesthesia | 1h | 3 nights | 5 nights |
Post-operative care
It is recommended that you stop working for 10 days after the operation. The final result will depend on healthy eating habits and regular, moderate exercise.
Gastric band Tunisia: Post-operative follow-up
Recovery from gastric band in Tunisia
You will meet the surgeon the day after your operation. A nurse will be at your service to ensure your care at the clinic and at the hotel.
Returning home
Once you have returned home, our surgeon and medical assistants will keep in touch with you by e-mail, telephone or Skype to ensure that everything is going smoothly. If necessary, follow-up with your GP can also be arranged by our surgeon.
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