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Can the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band be removed?

April 26, 2017Adjustable band Gastric LAPAROSCOPIC removed

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Can the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band be removed?

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Although the Adjustable Gastric Banding System is not meant to be removed, it can be removed laparoscopically. Surgeons report that the stomach generally returns to its original shape once the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band is removed. After the removal, though, you may gain more weight.