A surgical procedure where surgeons slip an inflatable silicon band around the stomach is known as:
A)gastric bypass.
B)elasticithis.
C)banding.
D)ballooning.

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The surgical procedure where an inflatable silicon band is slipped around the stomach is known as banding. This band helps in limiting the amount of food that can be eaten at one time and also creates a feeling of fullness quickly, leading to weight loss. Gastric bypass is a different surgical procedure where the stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a larger lower pouch, with the small intestine rerouted to connect to both. Elasticithis and ballooning are not valid terms for any surgical procedure.

A Surgical Procedure Where Surgeons Slip an Inflatable Silicon Band