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Whats a gastric band?
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Weight loss procedur: The band is placed laprascopically. It reduces size of the stomach. Pts feel full sooner . Loses weight.
Answered 9/29/2019
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A device : Goes around the upper part of the stomach to help suppress appetite between meals.
Answered 2/23/2013
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