UPH — The Lap-Band® Option
for Weight Loss

When a healthy diet and exercise are not enough, many people look to surgical options to lose excess weight. Opting for weight-loss surgery is not a choice to be made lightly. It's important to fully understand the procedure and the lifestyle commitments needed to lose weight and stay healthy.

Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric Banding System

University Physicians offers the most advanced gastric banding system approved by the FDA - the Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric Banding System. It is also one of the least invasive and most versatile weight-loss surgeries. The Lap-Band helps you reach your weight-loss goals by allowing you to eat less, yet still feel satisfied. Remember that the Lap-Band is not a quick fix. It requires that you make a lifestyle commitment that involves a new healthy diet, regular exercise and a completely new attitude about yourself and your day-to-day activities.

Lap-Band Surgery and UPH

Rather than being at a small out-patient clinic, UPH performs all Lap-Band surgeries at University Physicians Hospital. As with any surgery, there are risks. It just makes sense to have all the resources, specialists and advanced technology of a complete hospital instantly available if something unforeseen happens.