Weight Loss Surgery

Obesity is a serious health problem that can lead to life threatening diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. For some men and women struggling with morbid obesity, diet and exercise can be the key to weight loss. For many others, however, these methods prove ineffective.

In cases where diet and exercise fail, weight loss surgery can offer the tools necessary to help patients achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Though weight loss surgery is not for everyone, it can be life changing when performed on the right candidate. Explore our website for more information about Gastric Bypass, the LAP BAND System and Sleeve Gastrectomy, as well as the potential benefits of undergoing surgery.

The staff at Dr. Bellanger's office is dedicated to caring for the health of you and your family. We provide comprehensive weight loss sugical services to residents and families in the Baton Rouge, LA area.

Effective December 10, 2007

ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH PARK
1014 West St. Clare Blvd. Suite 1000
Gonzales, LA 70737

NEW PHONE # 225-743-2333 Effective December 10, 2007
NEW FAX      # 225-743-2339 Effective December 10, 2007

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Sleeve Gastrectomy

The Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure (also called Vertical Gastrectomy, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and Logitudinal Gastrectomy) is a new restrictive procedure that can be an alternative to gastric banding, with no foreign body implantation. It can be done as a standalone procedure, or as a stage procedure for high risk patients. more >

Drake Bellanger, MD

Dr. Bellanger has been an active member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery since 1999. Dr. Bellanger was the first surgeon in Baton Rouge to perform the laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure and his practice is dedicated to the practice of bariatric surgery. Currently he serves as Director of Bariatric Surgery at Vista Surgical Hospital, a facility which specializes in bariatric surgery. more >