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, [...]
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 [...]
One of the newest and most promising forms of weight loss surgery for the morbidly obese is called the Lap Band, which involves the placement of an adjustable band to the upper part of the stomach to create a smaller pouch for food to enter and be digested. This procedure is said to create a [...]