Fresno CA

Advanced Bariatric Center
7060 North Recreation Avenue,
Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 299 - 9105
(888) 554 - THIN (8446)

Karen W. McKenzie, MD
316 W. Acequia,
Visalia, CA 93291.
Phone: 559.733.9900
Fax: 559.733.9903

Edward L. Felix M.D.
Daniel E. Swartz M.D.
6107 N Fresno St # 102,
Fresno, CA 93710
559-431-8446

Lap Band, or laparoscopic adjustable gastric band is a device that is implanted during bariatric surgery which seeks to restrict food intake by decreasing the size of the stomach. The device itself is a silicone prosthetic which is inflatable and placed around the upper portion of the stomach with the aid of a laparoscope. The adjustable lap band surgery option is for obese patients with a body mass index of 40 or greater, and 35-40 in severe cases.

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