Most obese patients have gastric banding surgery to get rid of excess pounds, but losing weight may not be the only reason to have the operation. A researcher team at Monash University Centre for Obesity and Education released the results of a four-year study in January 2008, indicating that gastric banding can also help improve [...]

Gastric banding is a surgical procedure that involves fitting a band around the upper part of your stomach, which will only be recommended as a fnal resort for people who are morbidly obese i.e. people with a BMI of over 40.
Gastric Banding can also be given if others that have a serious health risk, such [...]