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Gastric Lap-Band Surgery

When it comes to gastric band (lap band) surgeries, Obesity Control Center is the unchallenged leader internationally. Its surgeons have performed more procedures of this type than anyone in the world with nearly 9,000 surgeries over the past ten years.

The OCC surgeons not only are among the most qualified in the world, they also serve as instructing doctors (proctors), having trained many of the leading American surgeons in this field. Featured on Oprah Winfrey and The Doctors television shows for his groundbreaking techniques, Dr. Ariel Ortiz is considered as the top surgeon in his field. The gastric band (lap band) procedure is especially popular because it is designed for long-term use. At Obesity Control Center, our surgeons utilize the exclusive Ortiz Anti-Slip Stitch procedure, named after our lead physician who developed the technique, which ensures greater long-term success for patients.

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Carolyn, by her own admission, tried every diet imaginable and without success. All that remained were sore knees, diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression. Left without hope, and more than a bit skeptical, she turned to OCC as the last stop in her weight loss journey. After a 35-year struggle with obesity, she feels for the first time that she is “normal” having gone from a size 22 to a size 10.

Gayle’s Story: New Life at 64!

“Everything was going south in a hurry and I was frightened.” At age 64, Gayle decided to make a major life change. Struggling with diabetes and suffering from a range of life-threatening diseases related to her weight, she did the research and came up with Obesity Control Center. Today she says, “Dr. Ortiz actually cares about you. It was something I had not experienced in the States.”

Better Surgeons, Half the Price

“At 340 pounds I knew I couldn’t be the mother I wanted to be. After watching every diet fail, I spoke to a few friends who had been lap-band patients of Dr. Ortiz and soon found out that although his experience and qualifications were far better than any U.S. doctor’s, his price was almost half. I can tell you the staff at OCC is amazing and I wouldn’t change a thing!” (Toni)

Physician Finds New Life at Obesity Control Center

“As a member of the medical community, I am well aware of the importance of making wise, informed decisions. That’s why when my personal doctor told me that, because of some serious health issues, the lap band would save my life…I took her words very seriously. And that’s why, coming to OCC was one of the best decisions I made in my life. My own doctor pointed me here.” (Sue)

Just Too Pretty To Be Fat

As a 27 year-old who had always struggled with weight issues, Themelina grew tired of hearing phrases like, “You’re too pretty to be fat.” After years of gimmick diets and weight loss failures, she was ready for change. That event was triggered by a long, uncomfortable, embarrassing 12-hour flight to Greece. But after her surgery, an amazing transformation began!

Teresa’s Story: A Gift from God

Teresa had given up hope after suffering from a failed stomach stapling procedure. After 10 years she had regained all of her weight and more and at nearly 300 pounds, doctors were telling her that nothing else could be done. Hopelessness set in. Then, after much research, she met Dr. Ortiz at OCC. That was the beginning of an amazing and wonderful life change.

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Husband & Wife Both Get Band

“My husband I were both looking for weight loss surgery after trying every diet in the book. Nothing ever lasted long term. We didn’t know where to turn. Then a co-worker mentioned Dr. Ortiz and Obesity Control Center and we started doing our research. The next thing I knew, we were on our way! We both had surgery the same day and are doing great. It’s amazing. In two words, it was quick and easy.” (Jennifer)