Patient Resources

Weight No Longer - Lap-Band for Life

Patient Resources

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.

Click on any of the Informational Links below to obtain additional information on gastric banding, protein and your diet, calorie counting, and much, much more.

Inamed Health

Obesity Help

American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Obesity Risks

Food Nutrition Data Base

Facts About Protein

Try some of these links to obtain additional information on Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric Band System, diet and nutrition, research articles on obesity and weight loss and so much more.

American Medical Association

Lap-Band EMMI

FDA and Lap-Band

Stomach Stapling vs. Gastric Banding

Obesity Research

Facts Regarding Obesity

Food Pyramid Facts

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