can help you lose weight and improve your health and quality of life. Compare the various surgical options before making a decision.
Weight loss surgery is the most effective option for severe obesity, but it is not a one size fits all solution. Learn more about the weight loss surgery options and find the procedure that can best help you achieve long term weight loss and a healthier, longer life.
Weight loss surgery has helped hundreds of thousands of people lose weight. Are you a good candidate?
The gastric sleeve has become a very popular bariatric procedure. Is it the best procedure for you?
Revision surgery is performed to fix a problem with the original bariatric procedure. Can it help you?
Weight loss surgery is growing in popularity and acceptance as a treatment option for severe obesity. Consider the following facts on obesity and weight loss surgery.
"Overweight, obesity and abnormal fat cell function is an epidemic chronic progressive complex medical disease. Therefore it should be treated by physicians in a manner similar to other chronic medical conditions."
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
"Bariatric surgery can be a useful tool to help you break the vicious weight gain cycle and help you achieve long term weight loss and improve your overall quality of health and life."
ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery), on Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery is a group of procedures used to treat severe obesity. The most popular type of weight loss surgery currently performed in the United States is vertical sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve), followed by Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAP-BAND or REALIZE Band), and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.
Carnie Wilson (Musician) - Gastric Bypass/LAP-BAND
"Do not be ashamed or afraid to ask for help. That's what I did. I asked for help."
Randy Jackson (Musician) - Gastric Bypass
"I needed a jump-start to help me get my health together."
Lisa Lampenelli (Comedian) - Gastric Sleeve
"You know what? Nothing's working for me. I'm going to get this surgery and use it as a tool."
Rex Ryan (NFL Coach) - LAP-BAND
"I did it because I want to see my kids grow up and I want to see their kids grow up."
Rosie O'Donnell (TV Host) - Gastric Sleeve
"It's a tool, it's not an answer. You have to change the way you eat, you have to exercise."