Medical and Surgical Options

If traditional weight loss methods have not worked for you, Adjustable Gastric Band or gastric bypass surgery may be the answer you've been looking for. You know your excess weight is putting you at risk for other complications. You also need to know that surgical solutions, such as Lap Band®, REALIZE™ band or gastric bypass surgery, have proven very effective in treating morbid obesity and its dangerous co-morbidities. Innovative surgical breakthroughs hold the promise of a new beginning.

Here are some reasons to consider a surgical solution:

• Diet and exercise typically do not have a long-term impact on morbid obesity.
• Surgery is the only proven method for long term weight control when other therapies have failed.
• It is possible to resolve or improve weight-related illnesses or co-morbidities.
• Surgical solutions are now proven procedures with recognized and documented results.
• The risks of staying morbidly obese are greater than the risks of surgery.

The Proven Benefits of Surgery

• Improved physical mobility and stamina
• Improved mental well-being and self-esteem
• Freedom to explore personal, social, and vocational opportunities
• Improvement or resolution of weight-related illnesses

Though the benefits of surgery can be dramatic, it's important to remember that bariatric surgery is an aggressive treatment and should be used as a last option. It is not a cure for obesity—but it is a highly effective stepping stone to managing health issues and reducing illnesses related to weight.

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