Adjustable Gastric Band

Free weight-loss info session set

Posted at May 20, 2010

If you’re serious about weight loss and would like to learn more about surgical and non-surgical solutions, there will be a free, weight-loss surgery informational session from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 19, at the Ramada Plaza & Suites in Fargo, ND. Bariatric surgeons along with the Innovis Health Park Rapids and St. Joseph’s Center for Weight [...]

Category: Adjustable Gastric Band | Bariatric Surgery | Gastric Bypass | Resources

Two adjustable gastic banding procedures now available to choose from

Posted at January 6, 2009

The Center for Weight Management now offers two adjustable gastric banding procedures, LAP-BAND® System and REALIZE™ Band.

Category: Adjustable Gastric Band | Bariatric Surgery

Woman loses 100 pounds following adjustable gastric band procedure

Posted at December 27, 2008

Erin Hensel was Dr. Daniel Smith’s first adjustable band procedure patients to lose 100 pounds. She once carried more than 300 pounds on her 5-foot, 10-1/2-inch frame.

Category: Adjustable Gastric Band | Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery offerings expanded to include LAP-BAND procedures

Posted at November 22, 2007

The Center for Weight Management now offers the LAP-BAND® System as an option for patients. This procedure places an adjustable gastric band around the upper part of the stomach which is then filled with saline. This creates a new, smaller stomach pouch that holds only a small amount of food.

Category: Adjustable Gastric Band | Bariatric Surgery

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Leah Walters
Bariatric Services Coordinator
St. Joseph's Area Health Services
600 Pleasant Ave., Park Rapids, MN 56470

Phone: 218-237-5705

Email: leahwalters@catholichealth.net