http://www.hoab.org - Gastric banding in St. Louis is available at the Heart of America Bariatrics weight loss surgery center. In this video, Dr. Van Wagner explains the pros and cons to the gastric banding procedure, specifically the LAP-BAND®. It's a very common procedure and is the most performed weight loss surgery worldwide. Although gastric banding has a lower risk than gastric bypass it also has a higher chance to fail. For more information about gastric banding, please visit http://www.hoab.org.