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GASTRIC BANDING IN IRELAND

In order that irish patients can have the very best surgery with the very best surgeon, cosmedico clinic are very privileged to announce that we are now are collaborating with the world renowned Dr Chris de Bruyne. Dr de Bruyne is arguably the most experienced gastric band surgeon worldwide having operated on over 4,500 patients with a phenomenal success rate.

Patients will all be consulted here in cosmedico and depending on their suitability, we will arrange everything for you to travel to Dr. de Bruyne facilities for your life changing procedure. Your flights, accommodation, surgery and aftercare will all be organised and monitored by us.

This is an exceptional opportunity for people worried about travelling abroad, unsure if they are suitable for surgery or not, not being completely aware of what is ahead and more important than anything being unsure about the aftercare programme regarding fills etc.

We are working very hard here to ensure that all prospective patients, once consulted, will be operated on within 2 weeks of same.

We look forward to working with you to make 2010 your life-changing year.

The cost will be €7750.00 inclusive.

Please call us now on 1850 342434 to book your appointment in January.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band
How it works:		The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band restricts the stomach capacity allowing you to lose weight and maintain weight loss
Suitable for:		Patients with a severe weight problem who need a long term solution Patients with a BMI of over 40 or with a BMI of 35-40 and weight related health problems such as diabetes
Cost:		€7750
Pre-op treatment:		Initial consultation with Consultant Surgeon Pre-assessment by Dietician and Specialist Nurse Full assessment by Consultant Anaesthetist If appropriate, an appointment with our Clinical Psychologist
Procedure:		This is a laparoscopic (key-hole) procedure A silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch. This pouch restricts the capacity of the stomach allowing you to eat just small amounts before feeling full
Anaesthetic		A general anaesthetic
Operating time		This is a 40/80 minute laparoscopic (key-hole) procedure
Overnight stay		Routine stay of one night after surgery
Recovery time		Patients able to drink water 2-3 hours after the procedure
How long before achieving results		Patients start to lose weight after the first laparoscopic gastric band adjustment at 8 weeks
Post op		Over a two week period, patients are able to enjoy normal food, just less of it
Follow up		Initial contact by Specialist Nurse 4 week appointment with Dietician 8 week appointment with Consultant Surgeon for first laparoscopic gastric band adjustment 10 week appointment with Registered Dietician Further appointments will be made for laparoscopic gastric band adjustments and Dietician advice
Risks		The complication rate of this operation is low. Information about the specific risks of this type of surgery will be provided at the initial consultation
In case of emergency		Band defill or removal

ALL PATIENTS ATTENDING COSMEDICO WILL BE SEEN BY A GASTROENTEROLOGIST DULY REGISTERED WITH THE IRISH MEDICAL COUNCIL.

PLEASE CALL NOW ON LOW CALL 1850 34 24 34, INTERNATIONALLY ON +353 (0) 1 2014559 OR FILL IN THE CONTACT BOX ON THIS PAGE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.