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The adjustable gastric band is fastened around the upper stomach to create a new, tiny stomach pouch. The band is connected to an access port below the skin surface by thin, kink-resistant silicone tubing. The port allows the surgeon to adjust the size of pouch restriction to meet individual patient weight loss needs by adding or removing saline to inflate or deflate the band.
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