The Fitness Clinic at Arkansas Children's Hospital is a multi-disciplinary, comprehensive, medical evaluation and behavior treatment program for children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 21 years who are overweight, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than the 95th percentile for the child's or teen's age and gender.
LAP-BAND® Surgery
If you or someone you know is struggling with severe obesity and suffering from related health conditions, the Fitness Clinic at Arkansas Children's Hospital can help! We specialize in the LAP-BAND® System surgery and long-term patient management to help teens and young adults take control of their obesity and regain their health.
With a highly trained team of surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, exercise therapists and psychologists, the Fitness Clinic at Arkansas Children's Hospital is able to provide patients with a safe and effective weight-loss surgery, comprehensive pre- and post-operative education and ongoing aftercare. We are here to guide you to a happier, healthier life.
A decision to have obesity surgery is not to be taken lightly. The goal of this Web site is to provide you with information that can help you decide whether obesity surgery is right for you and if you are a candidate for the LAP-BAND surgery.