It’s 2009, and there are as many overweight and obese people as ever. Obesity in the United States continues to increase, with men and women in racial and ethnic minority populations more likely to be obese. Obesity is strongly correlated with type II diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. The risk for developing [...]

The Lap Band surgical procedure is one of the fastest growing bariatric surgeries in North America. Because it is far less permanent and invasive than other bariatric surgeries, many obese individuals are choosing it as an option when other weight loss strategies fail. Some even turn to the procedure before trying more conventional weight loss [...]

Lap Band surgery may seem like the perfect solution to obesity for those who are struggling to lose weight. After all, a simple, non-invasive surgery could make you feel full with just a few bites of your meal, thus helping you to lose weight. Who wouldn’t like that idea? Before you sign up for the [...]

Weight loss surgery, or Bariatric Surgery, is a surgical method that is used to aid in weight loss through alteration of the digestive system. Only those who are considered morbidly obese can have weight loss surgery and morbidly obese is defined as those who are at least one hundred pounds overweight. For those who qualify [...]

Lap Band, or Laparoscopic obesity surgery is a procedure that is designed to help morbidly obese individuals lose weight and gain confidence, renewed health, and longevity. This surgery is not for everyone, however, and intensive physical and psychological tests are administered to anyone who is considering this procedure in order to determine whether or not [...]