The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that nearly one third of adult Americans (20 and older) is obese, which they define as having a BMI greater than 30. For many in Lincoln, Nebraska and other areas of the country, obesity help is necessary. Weight loss surgery like gastric banding in Lincoln, NE may be a preventative measure for those with a BMI above 40 to avoid obesity-related complications such as diabetes or sleep apnea later. However, you may qualify for bariatric surgery like Lap Band® surgery if your BMI is lower but you also have a medical problem. Make an appointment with a Lincoln gastric surgeon to see if you might be able to have one of the following procedures: gastric bypass surgery, Lap Band® surgery, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, or vertical banded gastroplasty. In most situations, surgeons choose either a gastric band or bypass surgery, but a determination will be made after your evaluation.

If you are considering weight loss surgery in Lincoln, you should be confident knowing that there are many places to go for medical care in the eastern Nebraska area and Lancaster county. For example, many patients utilize Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, Lincoln Surgical Center, Bryan Memorial Hospital, and others.

Already have a Lincoln bariatric surgery planned? Extra time before the gastric bypass or other surgery could be occupied by visiting the Nebraska State Capitol Building, the Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum, the National Museum of Roller Skating, or Pioneer Park Nature Center.