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LAP-BAND® San Jose, CA

Have you tried and failed to loose weight despite diet and exercise? Are you considering surgical option to treat your obesity? Dr. Robert McKeen at South Bay Bariatrics in San Jose, California offers LAP-BAND® surgery.

LAP-BAND® is a restrictive type of weight reducing surgery that creates a small stomach pouch. This limits the amount of food consumed and creates an early feeling of fullness. It is a major operation, but Dr. McKeen uses a laparoscopic approach which results in rapid recovery, generally less than a 24 hour hospital stay and minimal post-operative pain as a result of the small incisions used.

The LAP-BAND® is also adjustable by a surgeon. The LAP-BAND® system has been available worldwide since 1993 and there is an abundance of clinical information available regarding its ability to safely assist patients with weight reduction. The majority of patients can expect to lose approximately 60-70% of their excess body weight within the first 2 years of using the band. The complications of band surgery are minimal as compared to traditional bypass surgery.

Robert McKeen, MD offers a number of weight loss surgeries including:
- LAP-BAND® placement
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass via laparotomy

In order for weight loss surgery to be effective, it needs to be followed up with a long term multidisciplinary approach. At South Bay Bariatrics, they add to the surgical treatment of obesity with nutritional, physiotherapy/exercise and psychological support. Their approach is in keeping with the guidelines set up by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) and Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).

Call South Bay Bariatrics in San Jose, CA today to find out more about LAP-BAND® surgery, and make a consultation to see whether it%u2019s the right option for you.