University of California, San Diego Medical Center – Center for the Treatment of Obesity

Gastric Band Surgery – For more information, call 1-800-926-UCSD

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Gastric Banding with Lap-Band or Realize Band

Change Your Life with an Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery

With gastric banding, an inflatable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a smaller stomach pouch, which restricts the amount of food that can be consumed at one time and increases the time it takes for the stomach to empty.

As a result of gastric banding surgery, a patient achieves sustained weight loss by limiting food intake, reducing appetite, and slowing digestion.

 Gastric banding illustration

We use either the REALIZE Band and the LAP-BAND® for our gastric banding procedure. These are the safest, least traumatic and only adjustable and reversible gastric bands available in the United States. Both the LAP BAND and the REALIZE Band provide a unique tool that can help you achieve and maintain significant weight loss, improve your health, and enhance your quality of life.

Learn about weight loss options

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Weight Loss Options Seminar (50 min.; Dr. Santiago Horgan)