Which of the following statements is true of lap band surgery?
A) It involves injecting medication that suppresses glucose production by the liver.
B) It helps increase the amount of food that a person can consume.
C) It involves the removal of a band present in the thigh muscle.
D) It involves the placement of a band around the top of the stomach.
E) It helps decrease the tendency of blood to clot in hypertensive pregnant women.

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Lap band surgery involves the placement of a band around the top of the stomach to create a small pouch, which limits the amount of food a person can eat at one time. It does not involve medication for glucose production, removal of a band from the thigh muscle, or affect on blood clotting in hypertensive pregnant women.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Lap Band