Arizona LAP-BAND

"Until Dr. Simpson came on the show I didn't realize I was eligible for the surgery. Mom did the surgery first, she had a great result. I couldn't wait -- now look at me!" -- Jineane Ford See the height weight chart below. Is this you? Do you weigh 50 pounds or more overweight? You might qualify for the most modern weight loss surgery available. 5 foot 0 inches 153 lbs or more 5 foot 1 inches 158 lbs 5 foot 2 inches 164 lbs 5 foot 3 inches 169 lbs 5 foot 4 inches 174 lbs 5 foot 5 inches 180 lbs 5 foot 6 inches 186 lbs 5 foot 7 inches 191 lbs 5 foot 8 inches 197 lbs 5 foot 9 inches 203 lbs 5 foot 10 inches 207 lbs 5 foot 11 inches 215 lbs 6 foot 0 inches 221 lbs 6 foot 1 inch 227 lbs The LAP-BAND is so safe we now are offering this to people who are overweight by the amounts above. The LAP-BAND is not a diet. The LAP-BAND is not a gimmick. The LAP-BAND is a device that allows you to lose weight by allowing you to feel satisfied with less food. The LAP-BAND works. Dr. O'Brian's latest study in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed the LAP-BAND was as safe as the diets that the patient's were on. While diet and exercise are always the first choice, the choice for permanent and lasting weight loss for people who are severely overweight is clear -- The LAP-BAND. Further -- instead of having to be 100 pounds overweight, this study showed it worked for those who need to lose as few as 50 pounds. Curious if the LAP-BAND will work for you? Fill out the questions below. Weight loss is a journey, not just an operation. No one in Phoenix or the State of Arizona does more LAP-BAND surgery than we do, and the reason is simple: we provide the most comprehensive after-care program in the state. We know that the operation is just the start of your journey -- and we are here to help you get to your goal. In fact, we have written books about how to get there! Eligibility form is below. We also believe in our facility -- the most modern facility for laparoscopic equipment in the state. While a flat-screen, high definition may seem a lot to some -- we believe this is a part of patient safety -- allowing the surgeon to see at 30 times the power of 20-20 vision.  Surgical Specialty Hospital is the only physician-own specialty hospital in the United States -- not owned by investment bankers, but physicians who believe in safety first, not the bottom line. Why would you go anywhere else?

Still not certain if the LAP-BAND would work for you? Fill out the form below and we will let you know if the band would work for you. The field marked with (*) are required fields. * First Name * Last Name Address Line 1 * City State * Zip Postal Code * Telephone Number * Email Address * What is your height? * What is your weight? Do you have any of the following conditions related to your weight or do you take medication for any of the following conditions? Diabetes High blood pressure Sleep apnea Joint problems Fatty liver Heart disease Back problems High cholesterol Lipid problems Psychological problems Social problems gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) asthma strokes or near strokes circulatory problems * Please enter your birthday -- day/ month/ year -- e.g. 5/23/1957 Do you have, or have you ever been diagnosed with any of the following medication conditions? Severe heart, lung or any disease that makes you a poor candidate for surgery Chronic pancreatitis Cirrhosis of the liver Portal hypertension Crohn's disease Addiction to alcohol or drugs Severe hiatal hernia Prior surgery on your stomach Prior weight loss surgery Have you been overweight for five years or longer? Yes No Have you ever been under medical supervision for weight loss, such as a medically supervised diet or prescription drug therapies? Yes No We contact individuals by email, and not the telephone. If you would like to talk to our coordinator, feel free to call at 602 234 8995 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 am. to 2 p.m on Friday. On occasion we do need to call you and confirm appointment times. By clicking telephone you allow us to leave a message on your answering machine. Email Telephone ok to leave message if I do not answer * If you would be eligible for The LAP BAND please indicate if you would like to attend a seminar, or have an appointment. To register for a seminar, complete this form and submit, then you will be opened to the registration site for the seminars. [Select One]No seminar or appointment, just let me know if I would qualify I would like to attend a seminarI would like an appointment * Male or Female? Male Female * How did you hear about us? [Select One]Word-of-mouthGoogle searchYahoo searchSaw the LAP-BAND TV ad and was referredSaw you on Arizona Mid Day (channel 12)Saw you on Sonoran Living (channel 15)Saw you on A-Z Arizona (channel 3)Referral from a physicianTucson newspaper OtherCannot recall * What is your insurance I plan on paying for this myself I have insurance, but if it does not cover I will pay for it Aetna AHCCS Blue Cross Cigna Health Net Humana Medicare Medicaid Schaller-Anderson United Health Care Other (please specify in comment section below) If you would like an appointment, please note we see patients on Monday mornings, all day Thursday, and Friday mornings. Please indicate your preference for an appointment. I prefer Monday mornings I prefer Thursday mornings I prefer Thursday afternoons I prefer Friday mornings Please place any comments or questions below.

Learn for yourself about patients who have had the LAP-BAND. To see results of patients who have had the LAP-BAND click here.The criteria for weight loss surgery that most insurance companies use are from the NIH concensus panel in 1991. A BMI of 40 (generally 100 lbs over weight) or a body mass index of 35 with a co-morbidity of obesity are used as the guidelines for most insurance companies. The concensus panel made these recommendations 15 years ago for patients who were having open operations of the RNY-gastric bypass or the open Verticle banded gastroplasty. But those are major operations with much higher surgical and post operative risks than a LAP-BAND. Patients who are obese, with a BMI of over 30 may be eligible for the LAP-BAND, although insurance will probably not pay for it. Why? Because being severely overweight can have a profound effect on your life. Because the LAP-BAND is so much safer than other operations, this may be the most effective manner to lose weight. The LAP-BAND is not another gimmick, it is the start of a journey. It allows you to feel full with less food, and it becomes important to make healthy choices. We have the most comprehensive program for after-care in Arizona. We know what it takes to get our patients to their goal and to sustain it. How do we provide support? Through our support groups, workbooks, internet, books, and on-line. More than just an operation -- it is a comprehensive program to help you use your LAP-BAND.

If you are interested in coming in for a consult and want to fill out our forms click here. These forms will save you time at the office.

Check this height weight chart (BMI chart) to see if you have a BMI of 30 or more. If you do, then you may be eligible for the LAP-BAND.

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