Are you struggling with trying to lose weight? Obesity is a problem in New York, New York, Southern New York state, and across the United States in general. If your BMI is above 40, or if your BMI is 35-40 and you have medical problems such as hypertension or diabetes, you may be eligible for obesity help in the form of Lap Band® surgery, gastric bypass surgery, or another weight loss surgery in New York, NY. Scientific research suggests that gastric banding, gastric bypass, and other bariatric surgeries can decrease the severity and/or prevalence complications associated with the numerous health problems that are related to obesity.

There are many reasons to have a weight loss surgery in New York, New York. Nicknamed “the Big Apple,” New York City is the base for many prestigious medical centers such as New York University, Beth Israel Medical Center, Columbia University Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Medical Center among numerous others. 

When going to New York for a gastric band or another procedure, there are opportunities for tourist activities before the surgery. While you are visiting, you may also want to stop at such sites as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, or the New York Stock Exchange. There also many options for shopping, dining, cultural enrichment, sporting events, and other entertainment. Get tickets for a Broadway musical, tour the Federal Reserve Bank, or take a walk through Central Park. If you would prefer to have a guide, many tours are available.

For more information on obesity-related health services visit NY Dept. of Health or NYC Obesity Research Center. You can obtain more information about the laproscopic gastric banding medical device from the Lap Band® manufacturer.