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GASTRIC BAND ABROAD

How much does a gastric band abroad cost?

The gastric band costs €4200 here in Brussels, which is approximately £3650 (dependent on exchange rate at the time). Find out all of our prices for gastric band surgery.

That price includes:

  • an overnight stay in the hospital & any fees
  • 3 night twin room stay in a 4 star hotel at ‘The Lodge Hotel’ in Vilvoorde, with a plus one
  • taxis to and from any medical appointments

Why the band not the gastric sleeve? The band has the benefit that you can tighten or loosen it.

With the sleeve, two thirds of your stomach is removed and after 2 years the remaining stomach becomes stretched. We will also fit the sleeve for people who really want it (6500 Euros Belgium) or £5050 in Poland. We also do bypass surgery in Poland for £5050.

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What Is Gastric Band Abroad?

An adjustable gastric band is the most common form of weight loss surgery in Europe and Australia. In 2001, the FDA approved the stomach band to lose weight. It’s usually performed by means of a laparoscopy.

Getting to our clinic & aftercare

Take a flight to Brussels. Airlines include Ryanair, BMI, SNBrussels, Flybe, Brussels Airlines & Austrian Air.

Take the Eurostar to Brussels you arrive at Midi Station.

Get another train to Vilvoorde station (10 minutes) and then a taxi to the hotel (10 minutes), which we can assist with.

Surgery day

  • admitted to the hospital at 07:15 AM. The address is Gendarmeriestraat 65 B1800 Vilvoorde, Belgium.
  • pre-operative electrocardiogram and blood sample will be taken
  • You will be operated on under general anaesthetic on the same day
  • hospital discharge next day at 1PM after standard post-op checks
  • you will need a European Health Card
  • Payment is taken at the hospital

Following gastric band surgery

  • Once a year, Dr Chris de Bruyne will need to see you for a check-up
  • This includes an X-ray of the oesophagus, the band and stomach.
  • You will also need to see the surgeon again to have refills.

If you’re interested in a gastric sleeve abroad or a gastric bypass abroad, we offer those procedures too, as part of the weight loss surgery.

Free consultations are held in Brussels. We can offer a UK based consultation for £100 at one of our clinics below. The band fills (unlike a lot of other companies in the UK and abroad) are always done by the surgeon or one of your surgical team. This means that the same people who do your operation also do your aftercare. The gastric band is guaranteed for two years as long as you use our aftercare clinics:

Aftercare clinics with the surgeon or his senior nursing team are held in the UK every week on a Thursday in the above clinics. Refills cost £100 with our surgeon in the UK. The gastric band used by the surgeon is made by Johnson & Johnson.

Glasgow
Central Chiropractic & Health Clinic
93 Hope Street, Glasgow G26LD

Birmingham
Chiro Relief
43 George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1PL

Dublin
Meridian Clinic Clarehall
Clarehall Shopping Centre, Malahide Road, Dublin 17

Belfast
Bloomingfield Surgery
95 Bloomfield Road, Bangor, Co. Down BT20 4XA

Bristol
Clifton Physiotherapy
118 Hampton Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6JD

Manchester
Calderbank Medical Chambers
599 Wilmslow Road, Didsburry, Manchester, M20 3QD

London
4 Upper Wimpole Street London W1G 6LF

Edinburgh
Park Health Clinic
6 lochside Place, Edinburgh Park, EH12 9DJ

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a gastric band in Poland?

Prices vary in Poland, the UK and elsewhere. But in Brussels, we offer gastric band for  €4200. You can find out the cost of a gastric band on our pricing page.

Can you fly with a gastric band?

Your gastric band can affect you on a flight, especially if you are new to it. But it’s not something that everyone experiences. You can talk to your surgeon about this.

Where is the cheapest place to get a gastric band?

Germany, Brussels and Turkey can be some of the cheapest places to get a gastric band. But prices can vary so be sure to do your research. Europe Surgery requires no deposit.

How long does a gastric band last?

You can keep the band in your body for between 2 and 15 years. But it is totally reversible and can be taken out if you wish so.

What are the side effects of having a gastric band?

Side effects can sometimes include nausea and dehydration, but these can often be rare. You might experience an ulcer where the band was fitted, but this again doesn’t happen often.

How quickly do you lose weight with gastric band?

It can be that some patients start losing pounds in the first week. But the results are typically over the following months. 90% of our surgeon’s patients reach their ideal weight in 1 year.

Where is the clinic for gastric band?

The hospital is based only 5 miles from Brussels International Airport in Zaventern (10 minutes by taxi). A personal co-ordinator is available to assist at all stages. If you book direct, the band is guaranteed for two years as long as you use our gastric band aftercare clinics. They’re staffed only by our surgeon or a member of his close surgical team to consult and carry out band fills.

Is it invasive?

No, it’s not invasive at all. It is one of the least invasive approaches to obesity because neither the stomach nor the intestine is cut.

Is Gastric Band Surgery Safe?

Yes. We have proof that the surgeon has the lowest complication rate in Europe. This means that he has a lower complication rate than any surgeon in the UK. He is a very experienced surgeon having completed more gastric band operations than any other surgeon in Europe.

What’s the cost of gastric band include?

It’s £3650, depending on exchange rates. Our price includes:

  • the operation
  • the adjustable band
  • all accommodation

What if I’m a heavy smoker?

If you’re a heavy smoker, gastric band surgery should not be contemplated unless you can can cut down by half days before surgery. You can talk to our surgeon about this though.

How do I prepare for surgery diet wise?

A two-week fat free diet before surgery reduces the amount of fat around the liver. Once the liver shrinks, the operation becomes technically easier and safer. Patients whose weight exceeds 170 Kg are asked to lose weight with the help of medication and other interventions as the procedure carries much more risk when weight is higher.

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