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These images contain important information on Lap Band, Obesity, and Bariatric Surgery for weight loss.

A - The Lap Band sitting at a relatively good angle, approximately 45 degrees pointing towards the left shoulder (The upper right of the image).

B - The stomach pouch that sits above the Lap Band, it is filled with barium.

C - The stream of barium going through the Lap Band. Notice that the Lap Band creates a restriction around the stomach giving a funnel-like effect.

D - Barium that sits it the main part of the stomach as it sits below the Lap Band.

E - The X-Ray Fluoroscope can "see" outside the body as well as the Lap Band inside. This represents a bra in a female patient.