The rise of obesity in Albuquerque, New Mexico and areas all around the United States is problematic. Obesity can cause a number of medical problems or make them worse; these conditions may include obesity-related heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and others. When diet and exercise don’t work, you may need obesity help like bariatric surgery. Weight loss surgery is not always the best idea for everyone. Most patients need to have a Body Mass Index greater than 40 or a BMI higher than 35 and the presence of a medical problem. In this situation, the Albuquerque, NM gastric surgeon may choose to do gastric bypass surgery, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, vertical banded gastroplasty, or Lap Band® surgery. Oftentimes the doctor opts for gastric banding (the Lap Band®) or gastric bypass surgery. 

Deciding on a gastric band in central New Mexico means that you will have many health care resources to choose from. For example, you might go to the University of New Mexico Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, or Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital for surgery, an evaluation, recovery, or other types of treatment.

While in the Albuquerque area for weight loss surgery, take advantage of time before the gastric banding or bypass surgery to enjoy the tourist attractions that central New Mexico has. For example, you could visit Petroglyph National Monument, the Rio Grande Botanic Garden, the Church of San Felipe de Neri, or Sandia Peak Tramway, which is one of the world’s longest aerial tram rides and offers beautiful mountain views.