Center for Videoscopic and Laser Surgery

Success Stories

Marie 16 Months after LapBand

Gail 5 Months after Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve

Julie 10 Months after Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve

Brian 6 Months after Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve

Jess

Monica 18 Months after Laparoscopic Bypass

Wendra 2 Years after Laparoscopic Bypass

Lynn 2 Years after Laparoscopic Bypass

Heather 21 Months after LapBand

Kay 14 Months after LapBand

Christy 19 Months after Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve

Benny 6 Months after Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve

Dan 26 Months after LapBand

Wanda 30 Months after Laparoscopic Bypass

Jennifer 5 Months after LapBand

Scott 6 Months after LapBand

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If your BMI is	You are
20 - 25	Ideal
25 - 30	Overweight
30 - 40	Obese
40+	Morbidly obese

Obesity is a major health problem that is associated with numerous other diagnoses. Below are some of the health implications of obesity.

Physical consequences:

Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension - (High Blood Pressure)
Heart Disease
Cancer (Breast, Colon, etc.)
Hyperlipidemia - (Cholesterol & Tri-glycerides)
GERD - (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Sleep Apnea - (Stop Breathing During Sleep)
Arthritis & Joint Problems
Chronic Pain Syndromes
Immobility
Menstrual Irregularities & Infertility
Urinary Incontinence
Stasis Dermatitis
Hirsutism (Excess Body Hair)
Skin & Nail Fungus

Psychological consequences:

Depression
Eating Disorders
Failed Interpersonal Relationships
Addictive Behaviors
Low Self-Esteem

Social consequences:

Difficulty with Personal Hygiene
Discrimination (Workplace and Social)
Withdrawal from Social Activities

Economic consequences:

Cost of Food
Cost of Clothing
Cost of Transportation
Numerous Diet Product