One of the most commonly featured news and science topics that is discussed and debated is the growing epidemic of obesity in America. The prevalence of morbid obesity has grown substantially over recent years, affecting as much as 8% of the population [1]. This translates into almost 1 in 10 Americans that are morbidly obese, [...]
Many of you have been looking into surgeries to help improve yourself regarding your obesity, and there are two that you might not be able to tell the difference between. These surgeries are the Lap Band Surgery, and the Gastric Sleeve surgery. We will first go over the basic definitions of both these surgeries and [...]
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Lap band surgery is a medical technique which helps the obese people reduce their weight. It is always said that lap band surgery should be the last option for reducing weight after one has tried all other available means. It is done laparoscopically and does not require any large cuts on the stomach. A belt [...]
There are times in the lives of people suffering from obesity when they they are fed up and just want to desperately get rid of it. This is because of not only the problem and inconveniences which they have in their daily lives, but because of the severe health problems that can be caused due [...]
Lap Band Surgery for weight loss consists of inserting a silicone band into the stomach which creates a gastric pouch. An access port is affixed to the gastric band with an inflatable balloon which is then filled with saline solution. The adjustable pouch is filled with saline to reduce the size of the stomach. The [...]
Obesity has become an epidemic in our society. The health impact is very serious with illnesses resulting from being overweight such as diabetes, heart problems, breathing troubles, circulation problems, and much more. This has led to a rise in weight loss programs and pills. Many of these diet aids have not been successful. Fortunately, there [...]
Obesity has become a serious health problem for millions of people. An unhealthy weight gain does not happen overnight. Causes of obesity can include a poor diet, genetic factors, and a lack of exercise. The consequences of long term obesity can include heart disease, depression, diabetes, cancer, respiratory disease, liver disease, and much more. One [...]
For those who have a persistent weight problem that hasn`t been responsive to diet or exercise, lap band surgery is a good option to lose that extra weight quickly. It is, however, an invasive surgery, so some recovery time is to be expected. How Long Will Your Recovery Take? Everyone wants to know how long [...]