Lapband (Laparoscopic Gastric Banding) Pictures

BIO: Folks if you are considering any type of surgery, you must understand it is just a TOOL. There is no the magical solution for obesity. You must follow all the rules and you MUST do all your follow up visits. Yes, at one point the scale showed a weight gain, and because of my commitment I called Dr. Valin's office and through their help, I am now 5 1/2 years after surgery at 153 lbs. You must exercise, even walking to the end of the driveway at first, then I did aquatic exercise and I st...

Two years ago I was insulin dependent diabetic, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea problem. After having the lap band performed by Dr. Elmer Valin. I have lost tremendous amount of weight, I no longer depend on an insulin pump. I take 1 pill a day for insulin. My sleep apnea is gone, and blood pressure has been great. I couldn't have done this without the lap band. I don't regret ever doing it, and I highly recommend it to all my friends. I have people call me all the time and ask about...

Gastric Banding

Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

Wonderful outcome with Lap-Band System without any complications.

I had the surgery on February 28, 2006 and it was the best accomplishment I had ever made. It changed my life for the better. I lost a 150 pounds and it has been life changing. I am stronger, healthier, and happier. Thank you Dr. Davtyan and staff! Liana S.

Everyone in the center treated me like Royalty- Thanks to Everyone. Gina B

The nurses and all of the staff were so nice, concerned and helpful! Elisa R.

Staff was the best! Cant wait to see them again! Anesthesiologist was so comforting and helpful; everyone made me feel so comfortable. Doctor Davtyan even walked me and my husband to the car! Maral I.

Everything was perfect. Thank you very much everyone! Stella C.

Everyone was great, helpful and informative. Nina B.

I am very happy about the decision I made to have the surgery done. It is very safe and not complicated at all. Ive lost 33 pounds in 4 months and I have gone from a size 24 to a size 18. I will recommend the LapBand to overweight people to have this procedure done and have great results like me. Shake K.