What is a band adjustment and how is it performed?
In addition to placing a ring around the top of the stomach (restriction), there is a buried port placed at the time of the operation (under the skin) for the gastric band that allows access and addition of saline or saltwater to the band. This allows us to adjust your level of satiety and prevent you from being hungry and allow you to eat less. Band adjustments are performed in the office or under x-ray guidance using a small needle that is passed through the skin and into the port. It takes just a few minutes and is not any more painful than having blood drawn.
