The advantages of gastric banding for those who are not only morbidly obese, but who have co-morbidities like hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides and sleep apnea have reported that their health has improved greatly and they no longer require medications which is the best part about losing weight.  Obesity has always been a major contributor to these deadly diseases and with the structured program offered by Dr. Samir Patel, you too can be on your way to a healthier lifestyle.  We care about your health and we want you to have all the information you'll need to help you decide if laparoscopic gastric banding is for you.  The following are links to articles and medical organizations that can provide additional information on laparoscopic gastric banding.  There are also various links to give you facts and opinions on diets, nutrition, and general overall well being.

You will find that the experts agree laparoscopic gastric banding is the safest surgical weight loss procedure available in the United States today.  This is the number one reason why Dr. Samir M. Patel stands behind the Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric Band System.  You make the choice on whether or not Lap-Band is for you.  There are several disadvantages and side effects to be aware of after gastric banding.  For example some patients have reported much slower initial weight loss, nausea, vomiting, choking and chronic coughing at night, belching, chest tightness, and inability to swallow foods are the most common.  If you do not follow your post-operative diet, you may induce vomiting which can cause the stomach pouch to stretch and risk slippage of the band.  If this happens, you may need to return to the hospital for follow-up surgery.