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Weight Management

Gastric Banding

Gastric banding is a technique for weight loss surgery which is designed to induce weight loss by restricting food consumption. During this surgery an adjustable elastic band is placed around the upper stomach to create a small, one half ounce pouch with a narrowed outlet. The outlet size can be adjusted by injecting saline into a small reservoir placed under the skin at the time of surgery, which is connected to the band.

This surgery helps you lose weight because the small stomach pouch created during surgery fills quickly with solid food and empties slowly to relieve hunger and produce a feeling of fullness. Overeating is less possible because when you overeat, you will have pain and vomiting.

Weight Management Center
Eugene du Pont Preventive Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute
3506 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807 directions
302-661-3475

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