Lap Band Surgery in Denver at National Bariatric Center
Lap Band, or "Gastric Banding" is a purely restrictive procedure. In this procedure the upper stomach near the esophagus is narrowed by a band or belt to make a smaller stomach pouch. The outlet from the pouch is restricted by a band (lap band) that slows the emptying of the food and thus creates the feeling of fullness. This surgery called the Adjustable Gastric Banding or is sometimes referred to by it's commercial product names of LapBand® or the Swedish Band®.
The National Bariatric Center of Denver, Colorado provides top tier solutions for weight loss surgery and treatment. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive caring service for your health and well-being. As you consider starting a new journey in your life, we hope to safely guide you to help heal your body and mind. The National Bariatric CenterTM program was created to provide sensitive care and amenities for the specialized needs of those suffering from obesity in the Denver and greater Colorado area. We specialize only in safe and established weight loss surgery and therapy, such as the established lap band technique.
The Lap-Band Procedure
Gastric Banding, or lap-band, is a purely restrictive procedure. In this procedure the upper stomach near the esophagus is narrowed by a band or belt to make a smaller stomach pouch. The outlet from the pouch is restricted by a band that slows the emptying of the food and thus creates the feeling of fullness. This surgery called the Adjustable Gastric Banding or is sometimes referred to by it's commercial product names of LapBand® (lap-band) or the Swedish Band®.
Choosing the Right Denver Lap Band Surgeon
Lap-band surgery is major procedure and selecting a skilled bariatric surgeon is a difficult process. At the National Bariatric Center physicians, dieticians, and nurses involved in your care have extensive experience with the lap-band procedure and have undergone sensitivity training for obesity care. Our medical specialists have been trained to understand the specific challenges of treating obesity. Individualized counsel is available to help you choose safe and established surgical options available for achieving lasting weight loss. We offer safe, proven mainstream weight loss or obesity surgery including both laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery and Lap-Band ®.
You have options for selection a surgeon to perform the lap-band procedure in Denver and throughout the Colorado area. Be sure you carefully evaluate your options and select the best location for your needs.
Questions Regarding Bariatric Surgery or the Lap-Band Procedure?
Free private seminars and group seminars are available in Denver, Colorado Springs, & Pueblo. These seminars are for the benefit of our patients and to answer any questions regarding procedures, such as the lap-band, that may be weight loss surgery options. We look forward to working with you.
Free individual or group seminars with Bariatric specialist, Dr. Frank Chae, are available for those in the Denver and greater Colorado area, please call our friendly staff and we would be happy to assist you.
The National Bariatric Center is located in the Rocky Mountain heartland of America at Sky Ridge Medical Center in beautiful Lone Tree, Colorado (southern metro Denver ). Our state of the art medical center complex is situated next to highways I-25 and C-470 in the Littleton-Highlands Ranch region, and conveniently accessible to international airports in Denver and Colorado Springs .
10099 Ridge Gate Parkway, Conifer Building Suite 390
Sky Ridge Medical Center
Lone Tree , Colorado
80124
Phone 303-662-1191
Fax 303-662-1343