04

May

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The Lap Band for Teens and Adolescents

The gastric lapband has a promising future for special patients. Now that more than a decade of experience has passed and after perfecting this technique, the procedure has been proven to be safe and effective. This opens new possibilities in its application for weight loss in va...

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04

May

A Heart for Canadians

I have special place in my heart for Canada. I think that's why so many Canadians consistently choose to have their bariatric weight loss surgeries (including lap band and gastric plication) performed at Obesity Control Center. In fact, Canada and I have a long history toget...

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04

May

stomach diagram

After Lap Band: 10 Keys to Success

A message from Dr. Ariel Ortiz, chief surgeon and medical director at Obesity Control Center, on important guidelines for eating following gastric band or lap band surgery. I have always said it is easier to walk in a straight line than swerving all over the road. Either way you...

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