HOW DO GASTRIC BANDS WORK?
In this weight-loss procedure, surgeons tighten the stomach with a ring
WORDS AILSA HARVEY
Gastric bands are attached to the stomach in keyhole surgery
There are more than a billion people in the world who are obese. To be classed as obese, a person has to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. This is a measurement calculated using height and weight, and isn’t always applicable to athletes or people with large muscle mass. Obesity increases the chances of developing cancer, diabetes, heart disease and other deadly diseases, and this is the main reason that many people seek a quick solution to lower their BMI.