Phrases with «gastric band»

A gastric band is a medical device that is used to help people lose weight. It is a small band that is placed around the top part of the stomach to create a small pouch. This helps to reduce the amount of food a person can eat, making them feel full faster. It is often used for people who are very overweight and have failed to lose weight through other methods. Full definition

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Sentences with «gastric band»

  • The risk of death after gastric band surgery is 1 in 200 and as little as 1 in a 100 for gastric bypass. (jacksonlees.co.uk)
  • NHS - provided statistics suggest that the risk of any complication with gastric band or gastric bypass surgery is 1 in 10 and 1 in 5 respectively. (jacksonlees.co.uk)
  • After gastric bypass this behavior will put you at risk for dumping syndrome while adjustable gastric band patients increase risk of blockage or obstruction. (fb101.com)
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