Lap band gastric bypass
The term "lap band gastric bypass" refers to a weight loss procedure, approved in the U. S. by the FDA in June 2001, called the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Procedure. The Adjustable Gastric Lap-Band is a hollow band made of a material called sylastic. The band is placed around the upper third portion of the stomach to create a small stomach pouch. Lap band gastric bypass relies on creating this restricted stomach space in the upper portion of the stomach to cause a longer lasting feeling of fullness because the nerves that signal the brain when you're full are located in the upper area of the stomach. The band further works by slowly allowing the food you eat to be released into the lower portion of the stomach for digestion. Lap band gastric bypass is an alternative worth considering - consult with your doctor to see if you qualify for this procedure.
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