gastric band
Surgical appetite limiter
A gastric band is a surgical device placed around the upper portion of the stomach to restrict food intake and promote weight loss.
The adjustable silicone band creates a small pouch above it, limiting how much a person can eat at one time: She lost eighty pounds after getting a gastric band.
Also called a lap band.
Minimally invasive abdominal examination
- bariatricObesity medicine branch
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- surgeonPhysician who operates
operating room · postoperative · preoperative · suture · stapling · laparoscopic · invasive · endoscopic
Able to be changed
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- inflatableExpandable by air
- salineSalt-water solution
- balloonInflatable rubber sac
buckle · port · tubing · reservoir · tighten · loosen · calibration · sizing
Excess body fat condition
- BMIWeight-to-height ratio
- morbidly obeseFatness risking health
- appetite suppressionReduced desire to eat
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
satiety · restriction · calories · metabolism · overweight · slimming · transformation · lifestyle change
Obesity medicine branch
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- nutritionistFood and health advisor
- dietitianLicensed food and nutrition expert
- patientAble to wait calmly
clinic · hospital · follow-up · consultation · screening · eligibility · comorbidities · diabetes
laparoscopy
Minimally invasive abdominal examination
- bariatricObesity medicine branch
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
surgeon · operating room · postoperative · preoperative · suture · stapling · laparoscopic · invasive · endoscopic · abdomen
adjustable
Able to be changed
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- inflatableExpandable by air
- salineSalt-water solution
balloon · buckle · port · tubing · reservoir · tighten · loosen · calibration · sizing · diameter
obesity
Excess body fat condition
- BMIWeight-to-height ratio
- morbidly obeseFatness risking health
- appetite suppressionReduced desire to eat
portion control · satiety · restriction · calories · metabolism · overweight · slimming · transformation · lifestyle change · diet
bariatric
Obesity medicine branch
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- nutritionistFood and health advisor
- dietitianLicensed food and nutrition expert
patient · clinic · hospital · follow-up · consultation · screening · eligibility · comorbidities · diabetes · hypertension
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gastric bandcalorie restriction
Limiting food intake
behavioral therapy · lifestyle modification · Ozempic · semaglutide · nutritional counseling
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