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Gastric banding
The band is placed around the stomach to decrease appetite. It does not work when you eat- it works two hours later. The band adds pressure to the stomach and that allows your body to be fooled into thinking your last meal was more than it was. It does not make you feel full, it does not make you feel satisfied when you eat, it works two hours later. - it is a great weight loss operation.
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Whats a gastric band?
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Should I get a gastric band if I can't stop eating?
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Can you tell me if it is possible to have a gastric band fitted on the nhs?
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Is a gastric band erosion common?
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How much does gastric banding surgery cost?
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What is recovery time for gastric banding surgery?
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I want gastric banding surgery, what is the cheapest option?
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Why do some people gain weight after a gastric banding operation?
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Can you let me know how many stones do you have to be in order to get a gastric band?
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Would I loose enough weight if I had a gastric banding operation? Or is it only temporary?
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Can you tell me are the requirements to be a candidate for weight surgery such as gastric band or something else?
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I need help. I tried every diet but didn't work, now i want to choose between gastric band and liposuction. Which one is better and why (pro and cons)?
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Getting rid of a flabby body after gastric banding?
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What body type will qualify for gastric band surgery?
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Im an obese person and considering gastric banding. Im frightened?
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Should the government pay for gastric banding for obese individuals?
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What is the difference between a sleeve gastrectomy and gastric banding?
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I've had a gastric band, i get bad pain in my shoulders since. Will this go away?
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Can you have the gastric band done if you have already had the gastric sleeve operation already?
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I want to get the gastric banding done but i want to know is it safe or are there risk? I have a problem loosing weight i'm 270 right now
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I'm 19ys old and 240lb. I want to lose weight with gastric band. I tried every diet. I want to know if I should do it or not and why ( pro and cons).
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I wonder if the gastric band can cause runnimg nose?
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How do gastric band surgery and gastric sleeve surgery differ?
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Whats the difference between lap banding, gastric banding, band over bypass?
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What are the signs (other than incisions) that someone may have had a gastric band/bypass type procedure?
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I have a large paraumbilical hernia. Can I still have a gastric band fitted? Or perhaps have both sorted out at the same time
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How are gastric band operation and gastric bypass different?
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