tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856878606391518889.post4164258761948583223..comments2013-10-17T02:48:22.068-07:00Comments on The Health Traveler: Recession Reschmession: Cosmetic Surgery Demand Remains StrongAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910299632410727190noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856878606391518889.post-46366658978894580892012-06-12T03:57:32.934-07:002012-06-12T03:57:32.934-07:00The gastric band is usually fitted using keyhole (...The gastric band is usually fitted using keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery. Your operation will usually take 30 minutes to one hour. Your surgeon will make a four to five small cuts on your upper abdomen. He or she will then use small instruments that are guided by a special telescope with a camera to secure the band around the top part of your stomach. The band is locked so that it can't come undone. Afterwards, the cuts are closed with two or three stitches. Visit:helathcarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01730463011793364357noreply@blogger.com