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A LAP band or laparoscopic adjustable gastric band can help treat several health issues. The most common conditions treated with LAP bands are obesity, Diabetes osteoarthritis, gastric reflux disease, and hypertension.

A lap band can help with obesity. It is a silicone band that goes around the top of the stomach. It is only recomended for people with a BMI greater then 40.

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