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Can the adjustable gastric band be removed?

April 26, 2017Adjustable band Gastric removed

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Can the adjustable gastric band be removed?

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Your band is designed to be permanent and is not meant to be removed; however, in rare circumstances such as a band slippage, it may need to be removed. If removal is necessary, it can be done laparoscopically, usually as an outpatient procedure. Studies show that the stomach typically returns to its original, normal shape once a gastric band is removed.