Lap Band Doctors in Santa Barbara

John D. Dorman, MD UCSB Medical Center 3603 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105	(805) 563-3301
, MD Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic, Center for Wellness 51 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	(805) 563-6190

Due to a number of factors, obesity is moving higher in Santa Barbara, California and overall in the USA. Individuals who are excessively overweight not only have self-image problems to cope with but also are at a larger chance to get related diseases and health problems which include hypertension or diabetes. Technological and medical progress in weight loss surgery has made the procedures much safer, less downtime, and gives individuals a successful chance to live their lives healthier and have better self-esteem. Lapband surgery and Bariatric surgery is an excellent option for people who are unable to lose weight with normal exercise or from diets. If you have a body mass index above 40 you would be considered a strong candidate for weight loss surgery.