Lose the Weight, Lower the Risk: There May Be More to Obesity Than Meets the Eye    If obesity goes unchecked and isn’t addressed, patients may run the risk of developing a host of serious – and sometimes fatal – health challenges down the road.    Obesity isn’t just an aesthetic issue – it affects […]

Is America the Most Obese Country in the World?   It’s no surprise obesity has been on a steady rise in America with 2 out of 3 adults (69%) being overweight and 1 out of 3 (roughly 41.9%) being obese.  Why does America continue to see rising obesity rates and what can be done about it? […]

Making the Switch:  Lap Band to Gastric Sleeve Surgery Conversion If your lap band surgery has left you with years of problematic complications with little results, a second chance at achieving your weight loss goals may finally be here. An increasing number of patients who’ve undergone lap band surgery in the past are now struggling […]

If you’re suffering from a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 35 or higher, you may be an excellent candidate for any of the most popular weight loss surgeries currently being performed that have demonstrated desirable results. While there are several types of weight loss surgeries spanning from traditional lap-band and gastric bypass procedures to the […]

It’s no surprise obesity has been on a steady rise in America with 2 out of 3 adults (69%) being overweight and 1 out of 3 (roughly 41.9%) being obese. Why does America continue to see rising obesity rates and what can be done about it? According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website, […]