Friday February 03, 2012
A Preventable Cause of Death
Obesity, including poor diet and physical inactivity, is the second leading preventable cause of death after smoking.

Weight Loss Surgery Videos

Lap-Band Surgery

The following video of the laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedure for obesity is courtesy of Nova Obesity Center.

Play time: 1 min 14 sec

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

This narrated video demostrates the technical points of the laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Play time: 41 min 37 sec

Consumer Guide to WLS

Bariatric Surgeon

Choosing a Surgeon

When choosing a bariatric surgeon, rather than looking for one with the lowest cost, patients should focus on surgical expertise and level of care.

A bariatric surgeon should not only be skilled and experienced in bariatric surgery, but should offer an adequate level of support and care from start to finish that will assist patients in reaching their weight loss goals.

Lose Weight for Life

Weight loss surgery helps patients lose a significant amount of weight and gives them an opportunity to lead a healthier, longer, happier, and more active life.

Obesity and WLS Options

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.

  • Find a Local WLS Surgeon
  • Weight loss surgery resolves or improves many serious health conditions associated with obesity.