Why Choose The Lap Band?
With over 400,000 Lap Band surgeries performed worldwide, the Lap Band is a proven
safe, viable alternative offering excellent weight loss results. This minimally invasive
surgical procedure eliminates the need for drastic stomach stapling and gastrointestinal
by-pass of normal digestion. More
Why our Lap Band Surgeons? Dr. Ariel Ortiz and
Dr. Arturo Martinez
are considered world leaders in their field. They have performed over 6,500 Lap Band
surgeries and have dedicated their entire practice exclusively to performing this surgery.
We have an entire team of experts to meet all of your needs throughout your weight loss journey. More
Why Our Center?
Worried about going to Mexico? Let us put your mind at ease. The Obesity Control Center is dedicated to offering
the Lap-Band procedure with the highest level of safety, exceeding all U.S. standards for surgery.
Our premier facilities are located just 10 minutes from the San Diego airport in the prestigious
Zona Rio, Tijuana, Mexico. More
Fill Centers USA
By aligning with a reputable USA based aftercare company we can now offer
patients the convenience of a coast-to-coast network of medical professionals trained in the art of adjustments and aftercare.
By entering patients into a state of the art database, it allows our Obesity Control team to monitor the care of our patients
and collaborate with the network of providers as needed. Dr. Ortiz has played an active role in the development and training
of Fill Centers USA programs. Together with other renowned USA surgeons, he presently serves on the Medical Advisory Board.
Fill Centers USA programs provide extensive take home literature including their unique 250 page Lifestyle Guide containing
day-by-day instructions. You will be pampered with periodic contact from our friendly staff to assist with individual needs
and monitor progress.
Cassie was only 13 when she had Lap Band surgery!
"My name is Cassie and I had my surgery March 17, 2004. I was only 13 years old. At surgery I weighed 218 pounds and now I am 155 141 at 5''7".