Lap-Band News Articles

Is laser lipo weight loss surgery all its supposed to be?

There's a new painless laser treatment that some doctors claim removes pounds and inches, with no side effects! But one medical expert has serious doubts about this new invention.

Stomach stapling may cut women's cancer risk

Women who have their stomachs stapled not only lose weight, they also may reduce their cancer risk by up to 40 percent, new research says.

Obesity linked to surgical complications

A scientific advisory published by the American Heart Association warns of surgical complications in severely obese people.

New obesity surgery leaves no scars

Doctors are testing a new kind of obesity surgery without any cuts through the abdomen, snaking a tube as thick as a garden hose down the throat to snap staples into the stomach.

Poll: Women value weight over physical health

"People can't see the damage that's being done inside their body."

Exercise not likely to rev up your metabolism

Start exercising and you’ll become a round-the-clock, fat-burning machine, right?

Want to live longer? Do this

Japanese researchers believe they've found the key to longer life.

News from Dr James Smith Colorado Surgery for Life

Dr. James B. Smith, MD, FACS & Colorado Surgery for Life presents The Lap Band System

If you or someone you know is struggling with severe obesity and suffering from related health conditions, we can help! We specialize in the LAP-BAND® System surgery and long-term patient management to help our patients take control of their obesity and regain their health.

Seminars and Support Groups

As part of our commitment to patient care and good clinical outcomes, we offer several educational opportunities. Patient seminars are designed to give prospective patients the opportunity to learn more about obesity surgery options such as the LAP-BAND^® System and speak with both clinical professionals and patients. 

Obesity Surgery Overview

Obesity is emerging as a health epidemic around the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is rapidly spreading across all regions and demographic groups. An estimated 97 million adults in the United States are overweight or obese.

James B. Smith, MD, FACS

raised in Colorado, graduated with honors from Notre Dome University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.  He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech School of Medicine and was a member of AOA, medical honor society.