Banded Gastric Bypass Abroad: Lithuania
Price in GBP
Price in EUR
- Banded gastric bypass – 6.100 £
Gastric bypass variations in our clinic:
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass – 5.450 £
- Mini gastric bypass – 5.450 £
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Regular price:
- consultation with the surgeon and anaesthesiologist
- all the necessary health tests before and after the surgery
- bariatric surgery
- anaesthesia
- hospital stay (1-3 days) with 24 hours medical care
- 24/7 personal assistance during your stay
- transfers to / from the airport, hotel and clinic
- diet instructions after bariatric surgery
- FREE dietician follow-up for 5 years
Please note that the price of the surgery itself is provisional and may be accurately assessed only after the evaluation of each individual case.
The default currency at our clinic is EUR, so if you were looking at prices in GBP it may vary depending on GBP / EUR exchange rate at the moment of payment.
Things to consider when choosing a clinic and surgeon abroad:
- Is it a World-class surgeon with similar experience to ours (700 bariatric surgeries per year) ?
- Is bariatric staff available? We are one of the few clinics that has a specially trained bariatric nursing staff.
- Experience with bariatric anaesthesia? Anaesthesia of overweight patients requires skill and specialised experience, and our anesthesiologists have been specialising in bariatrics for over 15 years.
- What is the quality of the dietitian follow-up services? We offer a 5 year follow-up with a specialised UK-based bariatric dietitian.
- Is it a multidisciplinary private hospital? Nordbariatric is a private clinic with modern facilities and exceptional care.
- Overall knowledge in the field? We have designed a unique bariatric mobile app. Our surgeon is the co-author of more than 40 scientific articles.
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As seen on BBC
Our patient Paul was interviewed by the largest UK broadcaster BBC One on Nolan Live show 1 month and 1 year after the surgery. He chose to travel to our clinic from Nothern Ireland to undergo bariatric surgery with Professor Maleckas. He has lost 8 stone (~50 kg). Watch interview here.
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Only we can offer:
One of the most experienced private bariatric clinic teams in Europe. More than 7.000 bariatric surgeries were performed by our surgeon to this date. A figure that no surgeon or clinic in a region can match.
The only clinic in Europe with a specially designed bariatric mobile app for patients after weight loss surgeries. Available in 6 languages on iOS as well as Android devices.
See before-after pictures
You can find FULL ALBUM of our before /after photos on our Facebook site.*
Refund for EU patients
Get your surgery for free by claiming a refund from your local health board. The clinic helps patients with the documents needed to claim a refund after following the EU directive route for medical treatment abroad. It applies to patients who are insured under the systems of one of the EU countries and may not get the surgery due to long waiting times.
World-class surgeon
• Our surgeon Almantas Maleckas is a doctor of medical science
• The only UK General Medical Council (GMC) certified surgeon in the Baltics
• He performed over 7.000 bariatric operations
• A pioneer in laparoscopic surgery in the region
• More than 15 years working experience in Sweden, Gothenburg University hospital
• Works both in Lithuania and Sweden, speaks fluent English and Swedish
• London School of Economics graduate
5-year follow up with dietitian
Nutrition is one of the main focus after weight loss surgery to maximize weight loss and prevent weight gain. We offer a dietitian who will talk with you about the diet you’ll need to follow after surgery, explaining what types of food and how much you can eat at each meal. Karolina is a dietitian and Nutrition Consultant with a degree in the medical field. Read more about her here.
Special bariatric app for your mobile phone
We proudly present the product of our clinic – Bariatric IQ mobile app, the first comprehensive and easy-to-use app specially designed to address all issues bariatric patients face before and after surgery. It is currently available in 6 languages, has a massive product database, recommendations, motivations, community and many other features. Read more
What sets us apart from other clinics?
The clinic is equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities compliant with all EU standards and requirements. You will be looked after by professional English speaking staff. The wards are fully furnished and equipped with TV, WC and air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi is available while staying in the clinic.
Our clinic is one of the biggest surgical centres in the Baltic region. We work with patients from various countries, among which the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, etc.
Despite the size of the clinic we provide our patients with personal care and assistance. The majority of big public hospitals due to high volume of patients do not have enough resources and medical personnel to pay personal attention to each patient. Whereas we are fully focused on providing exceptional care and undivided attention for our patients.
The patients are provided postoperative care at the clinic without any additional fees. Your hospital stay is approximately 2 days. However, the surgeon only discharges a patient when they are in a good health state and ready to leave.
Our clinic works according to the highest standards set by the European Union. This helps to guarantee the quality of medical service.
Our clinic has a Facebook community of more than 5.000 bariatric patients. In this group our past and future patients share their experiences, useful recommendations and transformation photos. You may join the group here.
Once you land in Lithuania, you do not have to worry about any transportation arrangements. You will receive airport pickup/dropoff and all transfers related to your surgery, tests, consultations and followup. Our staff are always only a phone call away.
Our clinic is the only clinic which has developed their own app designed specifically for bariatric patients – Bariatric IQ. The most useful feature of this app is special bariatric diet recommendations based on a particular product, a patient’s gender, time after surgery and other factors. Such a feature has not been replicated by any other bariatric apps in the world. Read more and download the app on your IOS or Android smartphone here.
2-3 hour regular flights operate from all main airports in the UK & Ireland. Lithuania is part of the EU and is closer than you thought. You can find the list of direct flights here. Please note that airlines constantly add new routes, therefore feel free to contact us if you need help choosing the flight that suits you best.
Everyone in our clinic speaks English, including customer service desk, nurses, assistants and the surgeon.
Our clinic operates strictly according to international standards. Therefore, contrary to most of the commercially oriented clinics in the region, we advise patients with lower BMI of non-surgical procedures. Dr Maleckas approves patients after a thorough evaluation of each case.
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What is banded gastric bypass? How is the surgery performed?
Even though gastric bypass is widely known as the gold standard procedure for quickly treating morbid obesity, insufficient weight loss and even long-term weight regain have been observed in a relatively large number of post-operative patients worldwide. While the cause of inadequate weight loss and weight regain depends on a number of factors, an increase in the gastric reservoir size due to dilatation of the pouch is frequently suggested as one of the main reasons. Either a dilated pouch or a dilated pouch outlet can lead to poor restriction, lack of satiety, and consequently, regain of weight. In order to prevent that, a variation of the gastric bypass surgery was introduced: the banded gastric bypass.
Banded gastric bypass is an advanced gastric bypass characterised by placing a band around a surgically created small (≤30.0 ml) upper gastric pouch. The band enhances restrictive mechanisms, preventing long-term weight regain and eventual revision surgery. Banded gastric bypass is performed laparoscopically through small incisions that are created for the abdominal cavity to be accessed. A single camera port and a couple of operating ports are placed to serve as passageways for specially designed surgical instruments that are used to manipulate the intra abdominal contents. Therefore, the laparoscopic banded gastric bypass surgery is also found to be very safe, with a similar complication rate between banded and nonbanded surgery, and a low incidence of band-related problems.
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When would one require a banded gastric bypass?
In general, an eligible candidate for a weight-loss surgery is someone with body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher.
The candidacy of patients with BMI lower than 35 can also be considered if life-threatening comorbidities, such as cardiopulmonary problems or severe diabetes mellitus etc., are present.
However, as with all bariatric procedures, banded gastric bypass should not be the first choice solution when coping with obesity. An ideal candidate for banded gastric bypass should have a history of failed attempts to lose weight conservatively and be willing to make dietary and lifestyle changes in order to maintain sustained weight loss after the procedure.
Nonetheless, banded gastric bypass is especially beneficial to those who are at a higher risk of long-term weight regain due to imbalanced caloric intake. Patients who have difficulties with adhering to a strict nutritional and exercise regimen, or have already unsuccessfully tried to acquire new coping skills to decrease reliance on food for addressing emotional needs should consider choosing banded gastric bypass, as the band mechanically limits the amount of food that may be comfortably eaten.
When gastric bypass is formed and no band is placed around it, the gastric pouch may easily enlarge from constant overeating and revision surgery may become necessary for adequate weight loss to be maintained. However, every surgical intervention is associated with risks of perioperative and postoperative complications that may impair vitally important organ functions and the overall quality of life.
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Pros and cons of a banded bypass
- Initial and sustained weight loss.
- Resolution or remission of obesity-related comorbidities, such as type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthritis etc.
- Relatively low perioperative and postoperative complication rate.
- Minimally invasive operative technique
- Low revision rate after initial banded bypass.
- Long-term improvements in physical and emotional health.
- Significant dietary restrictions due to reduced gastric capacity.
- Permanent changes in stomach anatomy.
- Risk of dumping syndrome that includes lightheadedness, fatigue, and diarrhoea that can be caused by consumption of sugary foods, as well as potential vitamin and mineral deficiency.
Preparing for a banded bypass
Even though the preparation process for banded bypass is rather uncomplicated and does not significantly differ from preparing for any other bariatric surgery, there are a few notes that should be taken into account for recovery and the long-term weight-loss outcome to be as successful as possible. To assess one’s motivation and predict the adherence to postsurgical recommendations, patients are encouraged to lose some weight before the surgery. However, if a patient is unable to make significant changes in their diet or increase the level of physical activity before the surgery, it may still be performed.
There are a few general pre-surgery recommendations that should be followed in order to properly prepare for any surgical intervention:
Avoid using tobacco products and consuming alcohol before the procedure for as long as possible. Alcohol and chemical compounds inhaled with smoke may seriously compromise the healing process and delay recovery.
In order to prevent perioperative complications the use of aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and other blood thinners should be avoided before the procedure, unless the operating doctor has advised otherwise.
Consult the surgeon about your allergies, previous surgeries and daily medications. If you have any pre-existing conditions that require daily usage of medication, your operating doctor should be informed about it.
Recovery after banded bypass
Banded gastric bypass is a minimally invasive procedure, widely acclaimed for its relatively short recovery time. Even though it takes up to 3-5 weeks to fully recover after the surgery, post-surgery patients may leave the hospital one day after the procedure and resume their daily activities in 3-5 days.
In the first few days after the procedure it is not unusual to feel mild to moderate discomfort when eating. This is because your whole body has to adapt to significantly altered gastric anatomy and optimise the digestive process. In the first several months after weight loss surgery patients are encouraged to gradually incorporate new products into their diet and strictly avoid overeating, as it may provoke dumping syndrome, vomiting and other unpleasant symptoms.
In the first weeks after the surgery patients are encouraged to start exercising regularly.
Patients are strongly discouraged from consuming alcohol and using tobacco products, especially while taking any kind of prescribed medication after the surgery, for they may provoke some toxic side effects and complications could develop.
Life with banded bypass and lifestyle changes needed
As with all bariatric procedures, lifestyle changes after banded bypass are inevitable in order to achieve and maintain long-term results.
- As gastric volume is surgically reduced, less food can be comfortably eaten at a time. Portion control will help the stomach to avoid regaining its preoperative state and limits caloric intake.
- Physical activity plays an essential role in weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery.
- Daily usage of vitamins and food supplements are advised in order to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
- Massive weight-loss in a short period of time may result in progressive loss of skin elasticity. In this case another body contouring surgery should be considered.
Will my band ever need to be removed?
Gastric band is supposed to stay inside one’s body permanently. However, a relatively low incidence of displacement and erosion of the band has been observed worldwide. When a band is displaced or causes disruption in the stomach wall, it must be removed to avoid further complications.
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Personal assistance in Lithuania
We will advise you on travel arrangements including flights to and from Lithuania. We will take care of airport pick up and drop off and arrange a pleasant stay in a comfortable hotel at a convenient location. We will be there for you 24/7 if needed.
*Please note that each case is individual and the results may vary.
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