Las Vegas Sun

May 4, 2024

Gastric Band

Gastric Band

Viewing video requires the latest version of Adobe's Flash Player

Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 | 4:31 p.m.

Dr. James Atkinson of the Gastric Band Institute in Las Vegas, who has performed about 2,000 gastric bypass and band procedures, explains how the gastric band works. Related story: With surgery, pounds melt — if the patients stick.

Post a comment

Commenting requires registration.

Comments are moderated by Las Vegas Sun editors. Our goal is not to limit the discussion, but rather to elevate it. Comments should be relevant and contain no abusive language. Comments that are off-topic, vulgar, profane or include personal attacks will be removed. Full comments policy.

If you would like to submit your comment as a letter to the editor, you may submit it here.

More Video »