Reno, Nevada has not escaped the obesity problem that has become prevalent in many American metropolitan areas. Gastric bypass surgery or Lap Band® surgery in Reno may be your best option for obesity help once you and your doctor have ruled out the possibility of losing a sufficient amount of weight to decrease your risk of serious medical complications through diet and exercise alone. To learn if you may be a weight loss surgery candidate, use the calculator on the left, but also contact your Reno gastric surgeon to arrange for a bariatric surgery evaluation. What is the difference between gastric bypass and gastric banding? Both techniques divide your stomach into 2 portions; the former with staples, the latter with a gastric band. However, bypass surgery reroutes food whereas Lap Band® surgery allows food to drop from the top stomach to the bottom stomach without this modification.

What medical resources are available to bariatric surgery patients in Washoe county and western Nevada? To name a few, you will find Tahoe Pacific Hospital, West Hills Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Renown Regional Medical Center.

When visiting Reno, you should make it a point to see the three main bodies of water that locals use for recreational activities like parasailing, jet-skiing, fishing, and swimming: namely, Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, and Truckee River. If you feel lucky, try the slots at one of the city’s many casinos. Other things to do include the National Automobile Museum, the Reno Philharmonic, and Nevada Shakespeare Company.