What is lap band surgery?

A) A surgery that places a belt around the waist of a person and causes them to hold their stomach in
B) A surgery that places a band around the small intestine, causing reduced nutrient absorption
C) A surgery that places a band around the stomach, reducing the amount of food that the stomach can hold
D) A surgery that removes visceral fat and subcutaneous fat


C

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