Morbid Obesity is a serious disease that affects 8% of Americans with devastating impact on their lives. Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and vascular disease are all dangerous associated conditions. Despite numerous diets and drugs, as well as exercise and behavioral modification programs, the well-documented national trend shows that these efforts are seldom successful.

Solutions - While there are several surgical options available, most carry significant risks and involve irreversible rearrangement of the digestive tract. Recently, a new procedure for weight control has been tested and shown to be highly effective with much lower risk. The new Adjustable
Lap-Band procedure is offered as a major component of a medically supervised program that also includes dietary management and regular exercise.

The Program  With the Lap-Band Program, most patients are able to gradually lose the majority of their excess body weight over a period of twelve to eighteen months, then keep the weight off.

• Counseling Candidates are carefully assessed to ensure success throughout the weight management program.

• Surgery Because Adjustable Lap-Band surgery is performed laparoscopically, avoiding the need for a large incision, it allows for a faster recovery.

• Dietary After Lap-Band surgery, patients experience satiety more quickly and decreased appetite, helping them to develop better eating habits.

• Fitness By working with each patient and assisting them with their personal fitness level, maximum results and continuous support are provided.

Morbid obesity affects body, mind, and spirit, therefore, successful treatment must also address each of these areas. While no single treatment is effective, or even appropriate for everyone, a comprehensive weight management program that includes the use of the Adjustable Lap-Band can offer hope for gaining control over obesity.