Gastric Band Cost, Info & FAQs

The gastric band is a bariatric surgery that helps patients to lose as much as 40 percent of their weight. It is a minimally invasive (only takes 1-2 hours), reversible, and adjustable procedure.

Gastric band cost & info

  • In short: A gastric band is a surgical procedure done through laparoscopy (which involves small cuts in the belly) or using keyhole surgery to place an adjustable silicone band around the upper part of the stomach. Squeezed by the silicone band, the stomach becomes a pouch with about an inch-wide outlet. After banding, the stomach can only hold about an ounce of food.
  • Done under general anesthesia by a team of experienced surgeons
  • Length of hospitalization: 1-2 nights (included)
  • Minimum required stay abroad: 6 days
  • Waiting time: none / very short
  • Trustpilot rating (by UK & EU patients): 4.8/5. Top Clinic in Lithuania, EU
  • All-included cost: €4100 / £3,432 (see price table below)
  • Possible refund from your local health board: yes (only pay for the flight from your own pocket)

 

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What to expect after gastric band surgery?

  • After gastric band surgery, a patient should expect to spend 1 to 2 days at the hospital.
  • You will be recommended to start drinking water in small sips already in the first few hours after the surgery. The first 3-4 days after the surgery you will drink only water under the control of medical personnel.
  • You will be advised to start walking the same or the next day after the surgery.
  • You will be given pain medications to control pain.
  • Exercise is important in the recovery from any operation. Walking is one of the most effective forms of exercise for this purpose. Later a regular daily exercise program is highly recommended. Physical exercise improves muscle tone while you are losing weight. About six weeks after surgery you should be able to tolerate all but the most strenuous exercises.
  • A specific diet will also have to be followed

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All-included Gastric band cost

Gastric band cost in our clinic includes everything you will need: the procedure, medical tests, anesthesia, hospitalization (2 nights), transportation, etc. There are no hidden costs.

  • Gastric bypass – €5900 / £4,938
  • Gastric sleeve – €5900 / £4,938
  • Gastric band – €4100 / £3,432
  • Gastric plication – €3600 / £3,013
  • Gastric balloon – €3800 / £3,181
  • Bikini Line Gastric Sleeve – €6400 / £5,357
  • E-consultation with the surgeon – free
Our all-inclusive price
Average price in the UK
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Our all-inclusive price
Average price in the UK

The prices given below are exact (without hidden costs). Many other clinics increase their initial prices.

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Flights & accommodation

Don't worry, our travel manager will offer you a few best alternatives for air travel & accommodation. Also, all the prices include overnight stay and care at the clinic

Personal travel manager & 24/7 assistance

Many clinics these days have lost the personal touch with their patients. However, with us, you will always have someone to talk to, rely upon and take care of you (if anything).

Pick-up/drop-off & transportation

You will be picked up (and dropped off) at the airport by your travel manager. All the transportation between the clinic and hotel is also included.

Extra phone + local call credit

We are just a phone call away if needed. Thus, we provide our patients with extra phones with local SIM cards and unlimited call credit.

Help with after-care

At all times you will have direct contact with the surgeon and your travel manager. Who will answer your questions & provide recommendations.

Insurance & Safety

Our patients are covered by reliable insurance covering surgical malpractice. Yet, first & foremost, we ensure maximum safety.

Everything about gastric band in our clinic

How does the gastric band booking process looks like?
  • Make an inquiry and ensure that all your questions are answered
  • Free and non-binding consultation with a bariatric surgeon to discuss possible treatments
  • Your travel manager will propose available dates for your operation
  • After agreeing on a surgery date, you will receive a contract for all the medical and non-medical services
  • To finalize a surgery date, an advance payment of €475 will be required
  • Your travel manager will provide the most convenient flights and hotel options
  • Upon arrival, your travel manager will meet you at the airport and organize all the necessary tests and consultations
  • On your surgery day, your travel manager will take you to the clinic 2/3 hours before the operation
  • After the surgery, you will spend 1-2 nights in our clinic depending on your treatment
  • Before being discharged from the clinic you will have a post-operative consultation with a bariatric surgeon, all necessary medication and instructions will be provided as well
  • Once discharged from the clinic your travel manager will be in touch with you and will assist you with any problems.
  • Most of our patients travel alone with ease! We can guarantee that for every minute of your stay, you will feel cared for and supported
What's gastric band surgery?

Gastric band surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes about 1 to two hours to complete. The surgeon uses laparoscopy (which involves small cuts in the belly) or keyhole surgery to place an adjustable silicone band around the upper part of the stomach. Squeezed by the silicone band, the stomach becomes a pouch with about an inch-wide outlet. After banding, the stomach can hold only about an ounce of food.

A plastic tube runs from the silicone band to a device just under the skin. Saline (sterile salt water) can be injected or removed through the skin, flowing into or out of the silicone band. Injecting saline fills the band and makes it tighter. In this way, the band can be tightened or loosened as needed to reduce side effects and improve weight loss.
Who is a good candidate for gastric band surgery?

You typically qualify for bariatric surgery if you have a BMI higher than 35.BMI of 30 to 35 is considered sufficient for undergoing gastric band surgery if a patient is present with type 2 diabetes or arterial hypertension.

Why do people go for surgery abroad?

Patients go for gastric bands abroad for multiple reasons. Main ones are:

  • There are no (or very short) waiting lines for bariatric surgeries
  • Individual attention from the surgeons
  • Recommendations from previous patients, friends, or family
  • Top-quality service for affordable prices
  • Possibility for a refund from your local health board

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Will I be insured?

Our patients are covered by reliable insurance covering surgical malpractice. Yet, first & foremost, we ensure maximum safety.

Why is gastric band cost lower in your clinic?

Our clinic is not based in the center of Stockholm or London and does not have to pay eye-watering rents. We also work with a limited number of patients and do not waste massive sums on marketing. Therefore, you pay only for the surgery & world-class rehabilitation (and not for an expensive location or advertising on TV or on the tube).

At the same time, you get an all-inclusive package (making your travel stress-free) when booking with us.

Is it safe?

Getting the surgery abroad involves similar risks as getting the surgery at home. For that reason, we recommend always checking the following:

  • The surgeons and their credentials. Preferably, ask for an online consultation to meet your surgeon before going abroad
  • What do the previous patients say about the clinic and their experience
  • Whether you will be insured

Never base your decision on the price alone.

Can I get a refund from my local health board?

You can have your surgery done for free by claiming a refund from your local health board. We are helping patients with the documentation needed in order to claim a refund after following the EU directive route for medical treatment abroad. Patients usually choose this route because of the long waiting list in their country of origin.

How soon can I travel back home after gastric band?

Most of the patients can travel back 6-8 days after the surgery.

For your flight back it is advisable to get special assistance to help to get in/out of the plane. The service is freely provided by the airports/airlines.

What about the recovery after gastric band surgery abroad?

Patients after the gastric band and sleeve surgery need about a 2-3 week recovery period, (although some can take as long as 6 weeks) before they can return to work.

How soon will I be able to drive after gastric band?

We advise that you should not drive a motor vehicle for 2-3 days after your gastric band operation. Thereafter you may find driving a little uncomfortable until the port sites have fully healed, usually around 10 days.

When can I start exercising after surgery?

In order to get the most out of your weight loss surgery, it’s going to take a lot of hard work on your part post-surgery. That includes working out on a regular basis. Depending on your health and how your body is healing, your doctor may allow you to engage in light exercising in the first two weeks after surgery.

How much weight do you lose in the first 6 months after gastric band surgery?

With gastric banding surgeryyou lose 1 to 2 pounds a week — so by six months, you‘ll have lost 25 to 50 pounds.

What about the clinic & surgeons?

We like to say that our clinic (based in Lithuania, EU) is not a factory. That is we work only with a limited number of patients per year. That helps us to provide our best and give much-needed personal attention to the patients.

The clinic itself is equipped with the newest medical technologies. Naturally, it checks all the EU care standards and employs maximum safety measures. After surgeries, the patients stay in cozy single-bed rooms. It makes your recovery calm and pleasant.

Our brand is rated 4.8/5 by hundreds of UK & EU patients. See their (video) reviews here.

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What exactly is included in the package?
  • Everything for the treatment, anesthesia, 2 nights of hospitalization;
  • Diet instructions after bariatric surgery
  • FREE dietitian follow-up
  • Needed consultations, medical tests;
  • Finding the best airplane ticket deals and hotel options;
  • Meeting at the airport, personal driver within Lithuania;
  • 24/7 assistance in Lithuania;
  • Special discount for plastic surgery later (if needed)
What are the possible complications? What if something goes wrong?

Complications after gastric band are rare, yet they may occur (as is with any other surgical procedure). The complications include:

  • Pouch dilation.
  • Persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Port prominence
  • Port malfunction
  • Band slippage
  • Late port infection
  • Band erosion
  • Stomach obstruction

You will be guided through all the possible complications during your consultation(s) with the surgeon.

In case you are feeling unwell or there is anything abnormal:

While you are still in Lithuania: you will be immediately checked upon by the medical personnel. Should there be a need for a follow-up procedure, it would be carried out for you free of charge.

The complication in the later stages of the recovery is even rarer and most of the time, not an emergency. If they happen, our surgeon would consult you online and explain the steps to take.

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What makes us different?

We like to say that our clinic is not a factory. That is that we work with only a limited number of patients each year. That helps us to provide our best and give much-needed personal attention to the patients.

The clinic itself is equipped with the newest medical technologies. Naturally, it covers all the EU care standards and employs maximum safety measures. After surgery, the patients stay in cozy single-bed rooms. It makes recovery calm and pleasant.

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