Common terms relating to surgery with the Lap Band & Bariatric Surgical Procedures

Adjustable Gastric Banding (AGB)
This is the generic term for the banding process.

Addictionology
The study and treatment of addiction.

Aftercare
A general term comprising the ongoing post-surgical fluid adjustments to the band, flouroscopy, and nutritional counseling most patients receive.

Associate of Applied Science in Addictionology (AASA)
The Associates of Science in Addiction Counseling is designed to train individuals with education and the skills to provide diagnosis, assessment, education ,referral and treatment services to […]