Thursday June 20, 2013
Top Three States
In 2009, the three states with the highest prevalence of obesity were Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. The state with the lowest prevalence of obesity was Colorado.

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Weight Loss Surgery

Weight Loss Results

Weight loss surgery is the only proven long-term method of weight loss for individuals who are more than 100 pounds overweight. On average, weight loss surgery patients are able to maintain a long term weight reduction of 50% or more.

Treating Obesity

Surgical intervention has been shown to be the most effective weight loss option for obesity. Learn more about the weight loss surgery options, patient criteria, costs, insurance, benefits, diet, lifestyle changes, and weight loss results.

  • Weight loss surgery can improve your ability to participate in physical endeavors and recreational activities.