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 The upper part of the stomach is stapled vertically and divided completely from the rest of the stomach to create a small one-ounce pouch. For durability, the staples are made of titanium. A new generation of lightweight, macroporous polypropylene mesh is placed at the lower end of the pouch. This fixes the size of the outlet of the pouch and prevents it from stretching. The mesh slows the emptying of food and creates a feeling of fullness.