While being morbidly overweight can have a negative impact on physical health, the stigmas and labels associated with this health condition can also have a dramatic effect on emotional well-being. Overweight people must endure the stereotypes associated with their body type while still trying to find the right obesity solution for them.
Lack of Discipline?
Some of [...]
Bariatric surgeon, Dr. Sashi Ganta of Austin, Texas, is said to have performed the first trans-umbilical LAP-BAND® weight loss surgery in the state of Texas with no visible scar on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Dr. Ganta pioneered this surgery with virtually no scarring, by laparoscopic incision via the belly button.
Now patients hoping to have lap [...]
Focus28 is giving away a basket of bariatric goodies, valued at $200. They are drawing 3 winners, but you have to enter before September 30, 2008. The winners to be announced October 1st, 2008.
What is in the basket?
1 Bariatric Chocolate Shake
1 Vanilla Ready to Drink Shake
1 Lemon Flavored Drink Mix
1 Very High Protein Strawberry Shake [...]
Weight loss surgery is something that a lot of people are turning to because regular dieting may be impossible or very difficult for them. Why is regular dieting hard for some? Well, dieting consists of also exercising and some individuals may be unable to exercise the way they need to because of the amount of [...]
The laparoscopic gastric lap band, also known as a Slimband, is a small device that is placed on the upper part of the stomach just below the esophagus. The surgery is minimally invasive, with only a few small incisions. The band itself is can be adjusted in size by inflating or deflating the hollow [...]
Kate is a late 30's work at home mom who has been overweight for the last 12 years. With the impending age of the big 4-0, she's decided to take back her life and her health with lap band surgery. With over 100lbs to go and a ton of enthusiasm, Kate is waiting for her surgery date.