We all know that obesity is bad for you, but most people still find it hard to believe that gastric bands and gastric balloons can be life-saving procedures.
Many people still think of them as slimming treatments, to help celebs shed a few pounds and look better for the camera.
However, the truth is very different, as an obesity surgery specialist for Why Go Abroad explains.
“Yes gastric bands and gastric balloons are very successful at helping people lose weight, but they can also be vital for a patients’ health,” said a spokesman.
“The latest research has revealed that people who are obese in their 20s are at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke in their 40s. A gastric band or gastric balloon tackles obesity and so reduces the risk of these life-threatening conditions.”
Is a gastric band right for you?
While cosmetic surgery clients tend to come to Why Go Abroad with a clear idea of what procedure they’d like, say a boob job or liposuction, it is very different with obesity surgery.
That’s why Why Go Abroad has expert consultants on hand to advise patients on the correct procedure for them, whether it’s a gastric balloon (for those who are overweight) or mildly obese to a gastric band (for those who are obese).
Check out your body mass index to see which procedure may be best for you and visit Why Go Abroad for obesity surgery prices and further information.
