|
In
adjustable
gastric
banding
(the
Lap
Band
procedure),
the
stomach
is
encircled
with
an
inflatable
band
that
restricts
food
intake.
This
allows
only
a
small
portion
of
the
stomach
to be
used
for
holding
food
so
that
you
feel
“full”
on
much
less
food. |
