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| How a $9.5M lottery win almost killed B.C. chefCalgary HeraldBut 12 months after his win, Ivan was sent for a laparoscopic adjustable gastric-band procedure, also known as "lap band," which uses a silicone band to squeeze off the upper part of the stomach. It reduces the stomach to roughly one-tenth its normal ... and more » |
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| Summit Medical Center Offers Gastric Banding5 NewsJoe S. Padilla, Jr., MD, Board Certified General Surgeon, is performing Gastric Banding, which is a weight loss procedure. During the procedure, a gastric band is placed around the stomach, dividing it into two parts: a small upper pouch and a lower ... |
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| Vital Signs: Options for weight lossThe Daily ProgressThe two most popular procedures, gastric banding and gastric bypass, are both considered safe and effective, especially in terms of keeping weight off in the long-term. Neither of these surgical procedures actually removes any fat or tissue from the ... and more » |
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