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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Dr. Santiago Horgan, a specialist in minimally invasive surgery, was among the
first surgeons trained to do gastric banding. He now teaches other surgeons in
using both the LAP-BAND System and the new REALIZE Band.
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
Enter your weight and height using Standard or Metric measures
Weight Loss Support Group
Exchange Tips and Questions with Other Bandsters at our LAP BAND Forum
In an effort to help you stay focused and healthy throughout your post-operative weight loss journey, the UCSD Center for the Treatment of Obesity offers a LAP BAND support group. The UCSD LAP BAND Support Group will focus on the issues and changes associated with diet, nutrition and lifestyle that accompanies the procedure. This weight loss support group will provide a safe environment in which everyone is able to participate, share, ask questions, exchange advice and find support. Periodically, speakers will be brought in to the LAP BAND forum to discuss relevant topics and provide further education. More Information: For more information, please call (619) 543-5438 or email Jill Jarrett at jjarrett@ucsd.edu.
Our LAP BAND support groups meet on an ongoing monthly basis. They are drop-in groups; registration beforehand is not required. However, support group participation is limited to post-operative patients only. If you have not yet had the lap-band procedure, please register to attend one of our informative seminars.
Gastric Banding Advantages
Our bariatric program specializes in gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy (the gastric sleeve) and gastric bypass. Our expertise ensures you will have the highest quality of care and support.
