Although obesity is a problem that has increased in Stockton, California and other American communities in recent years, medical advances like the gastric band have made bariatric surgery safer and more effective than before for those needing obesity help. After trying diet and exercise, weight loss surgery may be a helpful alternative for patients with a BMI over 40. Discuss your situation with your Stockton, CA gastric surgeon because a lower BMI with such medical complications as diabetes, joint disease, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea might also meet eligibility requirements.   If you elect to have bariatric surgery in Stockton, you will likely undergo either gastric bypass surgery or Lap Band® surgery. Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch and vertical banded gastroplasty are technically also options, but these procedures sometimes carry a greater risk of complications. 

If you plan to have gastric banding or bypass surgery in the central valley California area, you will be near many distinguished medical facilities. In the region are St. Joseph’s Medical Center, San Joaquin General Hospital, Community Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente.

Located in San Joaquin county, Stockton is where an early model of the caterpillar tractor was developed. There are many things to do and see while in Stockton for bariatric surgery. If you enjoy performing arts, you could catch a show at the Bob Hope Theater or hear the Stockton Symphony perform. Other activity options include shopping at the local Farmer’s Market, visiting the Haggin Museum, or sailing on one of the waterways.