gastric band

noun

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

Example Sentences

But after surgery to put a gastric band in place, he reportedly shed almost 90 pounds, and today he looks in relatively good form.

From The Daily Beast

Shortly after her birthday, Schroeder decided to get an adjustable gastric band known as the Lap-Band.

From The Daily Beast

Weight-loss surgeons and gastric-band manufacturers use both traditional and social media to target consumers.

From The Daily Beast