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Bariatric Surgery is a type of surgery done for weight loss in extremely obese people. Generally this surgery is done by modifying the normal size or pathway of the digestive system, especially the stomach. In the normal digestive system, the food goes into the stomach where it begins being digested, then passes to the small intestine (where nutrients are absorbed) then proceeds to the large intestine (where water is absorbed) then the waste products subsequently pass out of the bottom as stool. Laproscopic adjustable gastric banding involves placing an inflatable and adjustable band around the stomach. The procedure begins with the surgeon making small incisions and placing a thin camera under the skin to visualize the stomach, then placing the band around the stomach. The band is inflated over a period of time to restructure the stomach into a small upper compartment and a larger bottom compartment connected by a small passageway. The smaller size of the upper chamber of the stomach prevents the person from eating as much at a single sitting because he or she feels full. The advantages of laproscopic gastric banding include small surgical incisions, a high level of safety, and that the procedure is both adjustable and reversible. You should discuss the various types of weight loss options with your primary care physician and surgeon to find the best option for you.
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