Successful Revolutionary Gastric LAP-BAND Program at False Creek Healthcare Centre

May 18, 2010 - PRLog -- We are pleased to announce that the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric banding procedure (Lap-Band ® System) has taken off overwhelmingly.

We are encouraged by the number of people attending our free Seminars throughout B.C.,
and by the people who have already undergone the procedure and are on their way to a healthier life.  It is remarkable to see the results and how well patients are doing.

Here are some of the reasons why patients throughout BC are choosing to have their
Lap-Band ®  procedure at False Creek Healthcare Centre:

Effective and minimally invasive procedure
Reduce risk of Diabetes, heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer and Hypertension
Experienced Bariatric Surgeons
1 Year Follow Up and Support Program
Renowned Bariatric Nutrition Specialist
State of the art Healthcare Facility
Expedited Access
Financing Assistance

The Lap-Band ® Weight Loss System offered at The False Creek Healthcare Centre has received Health Canada approval as the first Obesity intervention device that can improve or lead to remission of Type 2 Diabetes.

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About False Creek Healthcare Centre:
A state-of-the-art private healthcare facility in downtown Vancouver, providing rapid direct access to medical services. FCHC is the only Healthcare Centre in Canada to house the following in the same building: The Advanced Diagnostics Centre, The Surgical Centre, Pathology Lab, and the Urgent Care Centre.

Surgical Centre: Back surgery, Knee Replacements, Hernia Repair, Vasectomy, and ENT surgeries. A wide range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures: Face Lift, Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, and more.
State-of-the art technology in diagnostic imaging: 3.0 Tesla MRI, CT, X-ray, ECG, Ultrasound, and Dentascan.
Other services include: Urgent Care, Family Practice, Cardiac Prevention and Executive Health customized programs.

FCHC is the only private medical clinic in Canada to achieve the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation for meeting the national standards of excellence in quality care and services.