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The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Center for Surgical Weight Loss will host a free seminar on LAP-Band surgery on Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Diabetes Management Center – 437 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive.
Bariatric Surgeon, Richard Shimer, M.D. and Nurse Navigator, Serena Goodwin, R.N. will share the latest information on LAP-BAND surgery and how it could save your life.
LAP-BAND surgery can relieve conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Some other benefits of LAP-BAND surgery are:
• Limits food intake and suppresses appetite
• Decreases risk for cardiovascular disease and some cancers
• Improves conditions such as asthma, arthritis, and sleep apnea
• Often eliminates the need for blood pressure and diabetes medications
• Increases life expectancy
Seating for the seminar is limited. Call 491-7577 to reserve your seat.
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