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LAP-BAND NY

Morbid obesity is a life threatening illness that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. It is a serious health risk that you don't have to live with. Before your condition takes a turn for the worse, make a visit to Beth Israel Medical Center in NY and put a stop to a disease that can end your life. Dr. John L. Holup, DO, can provide you with LAP-BAND surgery that, along with some lifestyle changes, can hep you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

LAP-BAND surgery is an advanced procedure that involves inserting a band like device around the upper part of the patient's stomach. By doing this, the stomach's pouch reduces in size to accommodate a reasonable intake of calories. As a result of the band, the stomach pouch is filled faster and patients feel fuller when they eat. Many patients who visit Dr. Holup opt for LAP-BAND procedures because the find it less evasive than gastric bypass surgery. In the relatively short time following the LAP-BAND procedure patients experience a sensation of fullness when consuming smaller portions of food. This results in a faster rate of weight loss.

Dr. Holup uses an integrative approach to address his clients' specific needs. This approach includes physical therapy and diet counseling so that patients can sustain a long-lasting healthy lifestyle. His extensive background and qualifications as a surgeon are factors that attribute to his success at performing bariatric surgery. Dr. Holup has performed over 500 bariatric procedures and is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.

Some of the conditions that are caused by obesity are:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure or heart disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep apnea or respiratory complications
- Heartburn
- Depression
- Infertility
- Urinary problems

Treating a serious health problem like morbid obesity calls for serious solutions. Contact Dr. John L. Holup, DO, an experienced Bariatric Surgeon who can offer more information about the LAP-BAND procedure, and judge if you're a candidate. To make an appointment for an initial consultation contact Beth Israel Medical Center in NY today.