As physicians warn patients of the risk of potentially severe medical complications that might develop as a result of obesity, more and more people in New Orleans, Louisiana and other U. S. cities are seeking out obesity help.  Weight loss surgery may be a choice for those who have been unsuccessful at losing weight with diet, exercise, or both in combination. Bariatric surgery would consist of one of four procedures: gastric band, gastric bypass surgery, vertical banded gastroplasty, or biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. Many New Orleans gastric surgeons use Lap Band® surgery and gastric bypass surgery since these methods have a lower risk of complications than the latter two. For a gastric banding or bypass surgery evaluation, contact your gastric surgeon.

Southern Louisiana and the New Orleans area are near many medical centers for evaluations and treatments related to weight loss surgery. Such facilities that call New Orleans home include Tulane University Hospital, Community Care Hospital, River Oaks Hospital, Ochsner Foundation Hospital, and the Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans.

New Orleans has a rich cultural history and attracts tourists every year for its Mardi Gras celebration.  Also famous for its performing arts and food, New Orleans hosts a Jazz and Heritage Festival. Before your bariatric surgery, listen to jazz on Bourbon Street, ride a streetcar, or visit the Aquarium of the Americas. You could also tour the historic St. Louis Cathedral, which was founded in 1720. No matter what your interests, New Orleans has something for you.