As the increase in Bariatric care products in care and nursing facilities increasing, we are also seeing a rise in rehabilitation products needed for post operation recovery.
This tends to be from a type surgery known as Gastric band surgery, which is recommended in cases of extreme obesity and overweight patients with a body mass index of over 40.
The Surgery involves a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, commonly referred to as a lap band which is a silicone device that is placed around the top portion of the stomach.
This is designed to hold approximately ½ cup of food, whereas the typical stomach holds about 6 cups of food. The pouch fills with food quickly, and the band slows the passage of food from the pouch to the lower part of the stomach. As the upper part of the stomach registers as full, the message to the brain is that the entire stomach is full, and this sensation helps the person to be hungry less often, feel full more quickly and for a longer period of time, eat smaller portions, and lose weight over time. As patients lose weight, their bands will need adjustments, or “fills,” to ensure comfort and effectiveness. The gastric band is adjusted by introducing a saline solution into a small access port placed just under the skin.
At B&M Supplies we stock a range of products to assist in Bariatric Rehabilitation including:
WheelchairsCrutches, Walkers, Rollators, Incontinence Products
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