Wednesday, November, 25, 2009

Obesity Home >
SharePosts >
All SharePosts Relating To "Lap-Band"

Font size
- A
- A
- A
Email This
Bookmark
Save

All SharePosts Relating To "Lap-Band"

EXPERT

Dr. Jeffrey Heit

Fitness Doctor

Our Expert | Health Professional

posted 08/07/2008, comments (0)

Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 2

If you qualify for weight loss surgery, and have passed the medical and psychological tests, chances are you will undergo one of two common procedures- Rous-En-Y (pronounced roo en why) gastric bypass or adjustable gastric banding. Rous-En-Y gastric bypass is the more invasive and complicated of the two procedures, but is highly... Read more Chevron

Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Dr. Jeffrey Heit

Fitness Doctor

Our Expert | Health Professional

posted 08/06/2008, comment (1)

Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 1

The option of surgery to treat obesity has gained in popularity over the past several years. As the techniques and knowledge regarding the subject have improved, so too have the results. However, not everyone is a candidate for surgery when it comes to their weight. Moreover, one must be sound psychologically as well as physically to undergo... Read more Chevron

Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

Font size
- A
- A
- A
Email This

Bookmark

Save

See How Liposuction is Performed

Watch this video to see how liposuction, used to remove unwanted localized deposits of fat, is performed.

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

View all questions (179) >

Related Obesity Topics

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyObesityConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.