LAP-BAND NYC at Beth Israel Medical Center - PACC

LAP-BAND NYC

Living with morbid obesity takes it's toll. Knowing the risk of medical complications,living with the stress of social stigma and the sting of well-intentioned comments all have an effect. You don't have to live with it. LAP-BAND surgery with Dr. John L. Holup, DO at Beth Israel Medical Center in NYC can help restore your health and improving your quality of life. Dr. Holup uses a safe and effective approach to weight-loss surgery that will make the process of targeting your weight goals much easier for you.

For many, LAP-BAND surgery is a safer and more attractive alternative to gastric bypass surgery. It has granted many obesity patients the opportunity to regain their health while shedding the weight at a steady and quick pace. The procedure involves placing a band device in the upper part of the stomach, so that a small stomach pouch is formed. This stomach pouch holds a minimal amount of food, which gives patients the feeling of fullness with smaller food portions. This prevents the patient from overeating, and allows for a consistent weight loss.

Dr. Holup is a board certified surgeon who has many years of experience tending to the needs of obesity patients. Besides being a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, he has treated over 500 patients to this day, giving him the experience necessary cater to obesity patients to come.

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

Don't just sit passively as obesity ravages you health. Call Dr. John L. Holup, DO at Beth Israel Medical Center in NYC immediately to receive more information about LAP-BAND surgery, and find out if you're a candidate. LAP-BAND surgery can improve your health as well as change your life for the better.