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.
Register
with
AATCO
American
Association
For
The
Treatment
of
Clinical
Obesity
