Lap-Band System for Long-Term Weight Loss

The Lap-Band System is an innovative breakthrough procedure for individuals who have struggled with weight loss. Sometimes diet and exercise are not enough. The Lap-Band System is a safe, thoroughly tested option providing long-term weight loss. With weight loss comes improved health lowering your risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and back and joint pain.

The laparoscopic procedure is minimally invasive and is proven safe with over 400,000 Lap-Bands in use worldwide. Click here for a comparison between Lap-Band and other weight loss surgeries. To learn more about the Lap-Band System, visit www.lapband.com.

Free Educational Seminars
We encourage you to attend one of our free educational seminars where our surgeons will discuss the benefits and risks of the Lap-Band System.

Seminars will be held in the Sicard Room in St. Edward Mercy Medical Center, 7301 Rogers Avenue.

Seminar Dates
01/17/2012, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
02/21/2012, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
03/20/2012, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
04/17/2012, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
05/15/2012, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
06/12/2012, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
07/17/2012, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
08/14/2012, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
09/18/2012, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
10/16/2012, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
11/15/2012, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
12/11/2012, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Are you a candidate for Lap-Band?
You may be eligible for Lap-Band System surgery if:

• You are at least 18 years old
• Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is at least 30 and you have one or more serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, or you are at least 100 pounds overweight. Click here to determine your BMI.
• You have been overweight for more than 5 years.
• Your serious weight-loss attempts have had only short-term success.
• You are not suffering from any other disease that may have caused your excess weight.
• You are prepared to make healthy changes in your eating habits and lifestyle.

Certified Lap-Band Surgeons
Cooper Clinic has three Board-Certified surgeons who are certified to preform Lap-Band surgery.

Christopher M. Coleman, MD
Darryl W. Eckes, MD
Stephen J. Seffense, MD

Arkansas/Oklahoma Bariatric Support Group

While we feel that the best advice will come from your own surgeon and staff, some Lap-Band patients benefit from sharing their weight loss experience with others. Those patients are encouraged to attend the Arkansas/Oklahoma Bariatric Support Group> (www.ArOkBariatricSupport.com) which meets the first Monday of every month in Fort Smith. Meetings are held from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Fort Smith Event Center (Cole Banquet Room) at 12 North 11th Street (behind Johnston’s Quality Flowers on Garrison Avenue). For further information, contact JoAnna Brewer, (479) 782-6600, joannab1915@yahoo.com. Some patients also find it beneficial to register for "mylapbandjourney" to receive personalized web-based support pre and post-operatively at www.lapband.com.

Scheduling an Appointment
Prior to scheduling an office appointment with one of our Lap-Band surgeons, it is necessary that you complete a simple form for insurance verification regarding benefits for the Lap-Band procedure.  There is no cost or obligation for this service. A member of our staff will contact you in 5-8 working days to discuss your insurance coverage and financing options, if applicable.  An appointment may be scheduled at that time.

Patient Educator
To speak with our Lap-Band Patient Educator, Erin Harmon, call (479) 274-3215 or email her at erin.harmon@cooperclinic.com.

Our Office
Phone (479) 274-5100 or 800-333-1305 or email to weightlosssurgery@cooperclinic.com.