The idea behind Lap-Band surgery is to create a controlled and adjustable small pouch in the upper part of the stomach thus limiting food intake and inducing weight loss. The anatomy of the stomach is not altered in any way, unlike other procedures. Some studies have documented weight loss similar t ... Continue Reading

Weight loss surgery is one of the most popular types of surgery that is currently available, allowing the patient to lose weight almost immediately and become more attractive almost overnight. With gastric bypass, liposuction and abdominoplasty available for the patient to choose from, there is almo ... Continue Reading

A Possible Solution to Obesity Obesity is a problem that can be very hard to manage, and can lead to other serious health issues. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and depression are just a few of the complications that arise from being severely overweight. Sometimes diet and exercise aren't en ... Continue Reading

After experiencing a dramatic amount of weight loss, it's entirely possible for a person to still not feel thin. One cause of this is excess skin that's left over after the weight loss can still hang around as an ugly reminder of the previous condition. This can be a fairly common occurrence after l ... Continue Reading

Can’t Lose the Weight? Gastric Bypass May Be the Answer Obesity is a problem that plagues millions of people around the world. Sometimes caused by eating disorders, other times people are practically raised on fatty, unhealthy food. Regardless of the cause, once a person reaches certain level Continue Reading

Millions of people worldwide suffer from obesity that can be crippling and possibly life threatening. Sometimes, weight problems can be traced to eating disorders, or simply incredibly unhealthy lifestyles. Regardless of the causes, obesity can be a dangerous cycle that's very difficult to break - a ... Continue Reading

A gastric band is a silicone belt that goes around the top of the stomach, controlling its shape and thereby allowing you to control your hunger and feel full. The gastric band is adjustable and connected to a port that can be inflated over time to speed up weight loss. It may have some impact on ce ... Continue Reading

If you are extremely overweight and exercise and dieting have not helped, gastric bypass can greatly improve the quality of life not only by improving your appearance and increasing your mobility, but also by reducing health problems caused by obesity like diabetes and heart or circulation problems. Continue Reading