Smart Weight Loss Edge

Today’s news had this particularly interesting article:

Weight-loss surgery gaining in popularity, Lap-Band gives mother, daughter new excitement in life

A growing obesity epidemic and advance medical technology have contributed to the skyrocketing number of weight-loss surgeries across the country and state. The surgeries have gone up almost 300 percent in the past decade. In 2006, 758 such surgeries were performed at community hospitals in Kansas compared to 190 in 1996. More surgeries are done outside hospitals at specialty centers. Nationally, about 200,000 surgeries were performed last year.

Depending on the procedures, costs can range from $13,000 to $40,000.

Proponents of the procedure believe the latest research overwhelmingly points away from the stigma of a quick-fix surgery that comes with risky complications and mixed results .….MORE….

It’s a very interesting article. However, if you’re considering such surgery, you need to do your research and network around with forums that specialize in this area. Some include:

• Lap Band Talk
• Obesity Help Lapband Forum
• Lap Band Forum
• Weight Loss Surgery Forum

Here are some articles about what you can expect from weight loss surgery:

• Mayo Clinic - Gastric bypass surgery: What can you expect?
• WebMD - Is Weight Loss Surgery For You?
• Medline Plus - Weight Loss Surgery

Remember - it’s your body, make certain you do the research first.Enjoy,

Staff

ps - If you’re looking to lose weight, a good bathroom scale can come in handy:

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