Surgeons
Rising Prevalence of Obesity
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the prevalence of obesity has risen significantly in the United States during the past 20 years. It is reported that over 60 million adults age 20 and older, which is about one-third of US adults, are considered obese.
FEATURE
Your first meeting with a doctor is the perfect time to ask key questions and find out more about the procedure you want.
High blood pressure is cured or improved in 78% of patients who have lost a significant amount of weight after weight loss surgery.
Approximately one-third of adults in the United States are obese. Weight loss surgery can improve your quality of life.
- OVERVIEW
- SURGERY OPTIONS
WLS Options
- Weight Loss Surgery Options
- Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Banding
- Gastric Sleeve
- Duodenal Switch
- Biliopancreatic Diversion
- Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
- Bariatric Plastic Surgery
Gastric Band Systems
- LAP-BAND® System
- REALIZE™ Band
- » Gastric Band Surgery Risks
Bariatric Revisions
- Bariatric Revision Surgery
- StomaphyX
- ROSE Procedure
- LAP-BAND After Gastric Bypass
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- LAP-BAND vs Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Band vs Gastric Sleeve
- LAP-BAND vs REALIZE Band
Clinical Trials
- TOGA System
- EndoBarrier
- WLS DIET
- WLS COST
- PAYMENT OPTIONS
- WLS RESOURCES
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