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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastic BandThe laparoscopic adjustable gastric band or LAP-BAND® Adjustable
Gastric Band produces weight loss by restricting how much can be eaten.
The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band is an inflatable band that
is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, creating a new small
stomach pouch with most of the stomach below the ring. The new small
stomach pouch, which is about 1 ounce in size, produces a "full"
or "satisfied" sensation with just a small amount of food.
This effect depends on the size of the opening of the gastric band.
The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band has an inflatable bladder
along the inner portion that can be inflated with sterile saline to
make the opening smaller. The saline is injected through a port that
is placed under the skin and fat and is connected by a hollow tubing.
This is done gradually over time with repeated "fills."
Meet the surgeon, office staff, previous surgical weight loss patients, and get the opportunity to know if this is an option for you. To enroll, call 1-888-303-4504 or click here. |
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