What to expect after surgery.
One of the things that makes the adjustable gastric band so effective is the fact that it’s “adjustable." After your surgery, you’ll need to come in for follow-up adjustments to help you reach your goals. Generally speaking, you should expect your follow up schedule to include:
· 1 week after surgery: check incisions, remove sutures, evaluate overall health.
· 5 weeks after surgery: first saline fill based on size of gastric band.
· 4-8 weeks after first saline fill: gastric band is adjusted to your specific comfort zone, allowing you to lose an average of 8 - 10 pounds per month.
Following up, staying in touch with your surgeon or practitioner and following the dietary guidelines provided by the Weight Loss Surgical Center, is vital to your progress, overall health and success.