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Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery and the Adjustable LAP-BAND® System Help Our Dallas Patients

Dr. Frank Veninga specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery with the adjustable LAP-BAND® System so Dallas and all Texas residents who are suffering the negative physical and psychological effects of morbid obesity can overcome their condition and lead normal, healthy lives. The adjustable LAP-BAND® System offers several advantages over gastric bypass surgery, including the distinct advantage that it is essentially reversible should complications occur. Dr. Veninga believes in his skills and expertise, and his drive to educate his patients about laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Dr. Veninga has included a weight loss surgery FAQs page, a Patient Information page, and a Patient Tips for obesity surgery page on his website to help not only his patients, but anyone seeking information about laparoscopic bariatric surgery with the adjustable LAP-BAND® System. Dallas, Plano, Lewisville, and all Texas residents who wish to overcome morbid obesity can get excellent care and treatment at North Texas Bariatric from Dr. Frank Veninga.

• The Adjustable LAP-BAND® System
• Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery and the Adjustable LAP-BAND® System
• Dr. Frank Veninga Strives to Educate

The Adjustable LAP-BAND® System

The adjustable LAP-BAND® System has increased acceptance for many who desire bariatric surgery. Dallas and other Texas patients seeking a surgical solution for morbid obesity prior to the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System had only the choice among other more highly invasive procedures. In minimally invasive adjustable LAP-BAND® System surgery, a band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach to form a small region at the top of the stomach. The band restricts the movement of food to the remainder of the stomach because the food accumulates at the top of the stomach. The band is adjusted to fit the patient's needs by adding or removing saline solution, a salt solution that mimics the body's own fluids. Why this typically results in people losing weight by consuming fewer calories is not exactly known. There is a mechanical effect to be sure, but the effect on the hunger-satiety system seems to be more important. In general, that area is stretched and additional neural and hormonal signals are sent to the satiety system of the patient's brain. This results in the patient feeling fuller sooner after less food.

Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery and the Adjustable LAP-BAND® System

Adjustable LAP-BAND® System surgery is one of our weight loss surgeon's specialties. The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band is placed around the stomach in a laparoscopic bariatric surgery procedure. This means that Dr. Veninga uses a tiny camera called a laparoscope to allow him to see the inner structures of the abdomen without having to make large incisions. In fact, the procedure usually requires only five incisions that are no greater than a half inch long. Working through these small openings, Dr. Veninga places the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band around the upper portion of the stomach and secures it. The reservoir or port-site incision is lengthened only wide enough to secure the port, typically on the fascia of the rectus abdominus muscle.

The patient subsequently remains in the recovery room for one to two hours, then proceeds to the Day Surgery Unit. The patient is usually able to go home on the day of the surgery. Along with full commitment by the patient to follow behavior-changing protocols, the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band placed in a laparoscopic bariatric surgery procedure can help any Dallas or Texas resident who is morbidly obese to lose substantial weight and experience the many health and social benefits that result.

To help patients get the treatment they need, Dr. Veninga provides assistance in determining insurance coverage and weight loss surgery financing options so that a payment plan for the adjustable LAP-BAND® System procedure can be arranged to fit most budgets. Contact North Texas Bariatric today to learn more about the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System and how it helps patients regain control of their lives.

Dr. Frank Veninga Strives to Educate

When you meet with Dr. Frank Veninga in a private consultation, he will fully describe both the adjustable LAP-BAND® System and gastric bypass surgeries and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Dr. Veninga has gained wide recognition because he goes to great lengths to fully explain laparoscopic bariatric surgery with the adjustable LAP-BAND® System to his Dallas, Lewisville, Plano, and all patients. Dr. Veninga wants his patients to completely understand the benefits the surgery provides, as well as the possible risks and complications, so that every patient can make a fully informed decision of whether to proceed with the surgery. Dr. Veninga is committed to helping his patients achieve normal, healthy lives. He knows very well the physical and emotional difficulties that are a part of being morbidly obese, and he knows how cruel society can be to those who are excessively overweight. He helps his patients overcome obesity by providing comprehensive, compassionate, personalized care and highly effective laparoscopic bariatric surgery solutions.

Contact Us to Learn More about Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Frank Veninga is dedicated to ensuring that his patients are fully informed about laparoscopic bariatric surgery and the adjustable LAP-BAND® System. People from Dallas and all surrounding Texas communities who are considering bariatric surgery can contact North Texas Bariatric to schedule a private, very informative consultation with Dr. Veninga. More information is also available at our Pre-Op Informational Lectures and support group meetings. Check our Calendar of Events for dates, times, and locations. Our support group meetings are open to anyone considering bariatric surgery and all bariatric surgery patients — regardless of where their surgery was performed.