Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding is a restrictive procedure. The system consists of a silicone band that is placed around the upper part of the stomach. This creates a much smaller stomach pouch. The band also slows the passage of food from the stomach into the intestine. This allows you to feel full for a much longer time after eating.
Inflating the balloon inside the band with the saline solution further restricts the opening through which food passes. This reduces the amount you can eat and slows the passage of food. You feel full longer after eating;
Deflating the balloon inside the band by removing some of the saline solution increases the opening through which food passes. This can be helpful if you develop certain problems, like regurgitation of food.
Advantages:
You eat less
Prolonged sense of fullness after small meals
Less invasive procedure
Adjustable
Reversible
Less risk of nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition
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