Welcome to the website blog of Dr. Richard Collier. I am beginning this blog in order to make available to my patients a forum in which to convey your questions, thoughts, or opinions regarding weight loss surgery.

I will limit my content to Lap Band® Surgery and Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy as these are the major forms of weight loss surgery I prefer. I will attempt to maintain an interactive blog so that patients feel they have direct access to an experienced surgeon.

The site will be monitored for content and language to maintain a professional level of communication. Your input is not only invited, it is encouraged. Our goal is to assist you in achieving success in your weight loss program to reach the goal you desire.