Gastric Banding

=Images= | GB - Diagram OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center is the only health care facility in the Rockford area that offers gastric banding as a tool for weight loss in those who are obese. Dr. Vafa Shayani, independent surgeon affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony, offers the procedure to obese adults who meet certain criteria.

Vaya Shayani, MD Selected as National Bariatric Expert

Bariatric Services | Dr. Vafa Shayani

The NYU Langone Weight Management Program has announced that Dr. Vafa Shayani, independent bariatric surgeon on active staff of OSF Saint Anthony, has been invited to participate as an Inaugural Expert for Doctors of Weight Loss, a new informational website that brings together leading bariatric surgeons from around the country to provide a resource for individuals who want to understand the latest research, news, and options for weight loss surgery. The Inaugural Experts were chosen on the basis of "their high level of experience, demonstrated leadership, research and publishing, and outstanding commitment to patient success.” Read More about Dr. Shayani >>

Bariatric Services | BMI

New Lower BMI Requirements

New FDA Guidelines

Lap-Band® is now the only surgical weight loss method that has been given FDA approval for people with a BMI of 30-34.9 with one or more co-morbid conditions.
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