gastric band

British

noun

an adjustable band fitted inside the stomach to reduce its capacity as an aid to losing weight

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A woman from Falkirk has died while undergoing gastric band surgery in Turkey.

From BBC

The gastric band is rarely performed now due to its high rates of complication and failure.

From Slate

Bariatric surgery — either a gastric band or a bypass — increased microbial diversity by 25–40%, but, on average, levels remained lower than those of people of a healthy weight.

From Nature

The mother of three began researching weight-loss surgeries and chose the gastric band.

From Fox News

Should children with type 2 diabetes get a gastric band?

From BBC

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