Lap-Band System for Long-Term Weight Loss

The Lap-Band System is an innovative breakthrough procedure for individuals who have struggled with weight loss. Sometimes diet and exercise are not enough. The Lap-Band System is a safe, thoroughly tested option providing long-term weight loss. With weight loss comes improved health lowering your risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and back and joint pain.

The laparoscopic procedure is minimally invasive and is proven safe with over 400,000 Lap-Bands in use worldwide. Click here for a comparison between Lap-Band and other weight loss surgeries. To learn more about the Lap-Band System, visit www.lapband.com.

Free Educational Seminars
We encourage you to attend one of our free educational seminars where our surgeons will discuss the benefits and risks of the Lap-Band System.

Seminars will be held in the Hennessy Center at Mercy Hospital, 7301 Rogers Avenue.

Seminar Dates
01/15/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
02/19/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
03/26/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
04/16/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
05/21/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
06/18/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
07/16/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
08/20/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
09/17/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
10/15/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
11/19/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
12/17/2013, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Are you a candidate for Lap-Band?
You may be eligible for Lap-Band System surgery if:

• You are at least 18 years old
• Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is at least 30 and you have one or more serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, or you are at least 100 pounds overweight. Click here to determine your BMI.
• You have been overweight for more than 5 years.
• Your serious weight-loss attempts have had only short-term success.
• You are not suffering from any other disease that may have caused your excess weight.
• You are prepared to make healthy changes in your eating habits and lifestyle.

Certified Lap-Band Surgeons
Cooper Clinic has two Board-Certified surgeons who are certified to preform Lap-Band surgery.

Darryl W. Eckes, MD
Stephen J. Seffense, MD

Support Group Meeting

While we feel that the best advice will come from your own surgeon and staff, some Lap-Band patients benefit from sharing their weight loss experience with others. Those patients are encouraged to participate with a support group.

Sponsored by Mercy Hospital, a bariatric support group meets the last Wednesday of each month in the Sicard Education Center on the first floor of the Mercy Medical Building, 7001 Rogers Avenue. Two sessions are offered—one at 8:30 a.m. and one at 6:30 p.m. An informative program is part of each meeting featuring such topics as meal planning, exercise, supplements, and lifestyle changes. For further information, contact Shirley Bearden, (479) 314-2561 or shirley.bearden@mercy.net.

Some patients also find it beneficial to register for “mylapbandjourney” to receive personalized web-based support pre and post-operatively at lapband.com.

Scheduling an Appointment
Prior to scheduling an office appointment with one of our Lap-Band surgeons, it is necessary that you complete a simple form for insurance verification regarding benefits for the Lap-Band procedure.  There is no cost or obligation for this service. A member of our staff will contact you in 5-8 working days to discuss your insurance coverage and financing options, if applicable.  An appointment may be scheduled at that time.

Lap-Band Coordinator To speak with our Lap-Band Coordinator, Traci Hayes, call (479) 274-3215 (800-333-1305, ext. 3215) or email her at traci.hayes@cooperclinic.com.

Our Office
Phone (479) 274-5100 or 800-333-1305 or email to weightlosssurgery@cooperclinic.com.

Gastric Bypass Surgery
For some patients, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery is a better alternative than Lap-Band for long-term weight loss. Our three Bariatric Surgeons have been performing Roux-en-Y for several years and are well-trained to help you choose the bariatric procedure that is right for you.

Patients considering Roux-en-Y are asked to print and complete a Patient History Form and bring it to your surgical consultation.