Tag Archives: lap band
Posted on January 11, 2011 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
According to a recent study conducted by the Society of Actuaries, the estimated cost of overweight and obesity in North America is around $300 billion. The cost stems from increased medical costs, mortality, disability and decreased productivity. Evidence for the … Continue reading →
Posted on November 5, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
According to some experts, teens with certain criteria may be viable candidates for bariatric surgery, a procedure for major weight loss in adults. One in four teens is obese and teen obesity is a serious public health concern, according to … Continue reading →
Posted on October 15, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
New research has found a link between weight loss surgery and improvements in memory function. A study, conducted by Dr. Gladys Strain of Weill Cornell Medical College, is one of the first to look at the surgery’s effect on cognitive … Continue reading →
Posted on October 14, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
An original paper in the journal Digestive Surgery examines the outcome of 232 morbidly obese patients who were treated with the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, also known as the Lap Band. Surgeons from the Department of Surgery at Albert Schweitzer … Continue reading →
Posted on September 9, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
According to a recent study, weight loss surgery greatly reduces the risk of gestational diabetes for obese women. It also reduces the likelihood of needed a cesarean section. Bariatric surgery such as the lap band, gastric bypass or gastric sleeve … Continue reading →
