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What is the main difference between the Sleeve Gastrectomy and the Gastric Band?

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What is the main difference between the Sleeve Gastrectomy and the Gastric Band?

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Whilst they both help control hunger and portion size, the Band uses a ring-shaped implanted device to do this, whilst the Sleeve involves removing part of the stomach to make it smaller.