Gastric Banding San Antonio, Texas at Texas Bariatric Specialists

Gastric Banding San Antonio, Texas

You've tried diets, and although you've been able to lose weight, you always gain it back. For you, and many other Americans who are obese, gastric banding is a possible solution. Dr. Nilesh Patel of the Texas Bariatric Specialists in San Antonio, Texas is an expert in weight loss surgery, and has helped many patients reclaim their health.

Gastric banding is a procedure whereby the surgeon puts a band around the stomach. This causes patients to feel full more quickly, and therefore eat less. This surgery, which may be less expensive than more traditional gastric bypass, has been proven effective in many patients. Additionally, the presence of an access port allows doctors to adjust the band, making it tighter, or loosening it, according to the needs of the patient. The surgery can also be totally reversed, should problems arise.

One distinct advantage of using Texas Bariatric Specialists is that there are multiple locations, including San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Corpus, and Beaumont. This way, patient's concerns may be addressed more quickly and conveniently.

Conditions associated with obesity include:

- Migraines
- Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- Gout
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Venous Stasis Disease

He holds memberships in a number of professional organizations including the Texas Medical Association, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. He has also been featured on television networks broadcasting in San Antonio and Pittsburg.

If you have always dreamed of losing weight, but have been unable to do so, consider gastric banding. Call Texas Bariatric Specialists in San Antonio, Texas for a consultation today!