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• Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND) The LAP-BAND works by limiting the amount of food that can be eaten at a sitting. • Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (gastric bypass) The gastric bypass limits the amount of food consumed at a sitting AND limits the amount of calories that can be absorbed into the body.
