As a weight loss surgery center, we help people overcome the challenges of losing weight—and witness first-hand how successful weight loss impacts each person’s body. That’s why we are also here to help our patients complete their transformation with body lifting procedures. Knowing these challenges and realities, we are thrilled to see a dozen heroic… Continue Reading »
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has recently changed its stance on obesity, upgrading it to official “disease” status, meaning that doctors and insurers will now have a greater incentive to deal with it effectively. Patients will now also have a stronger reason to take their condition seriously using more advanced treatments, such as bariatric surgery…. Continue Reading »
With one in five children and one in three adults now classified as obese, America is facing a healthcare challenge that is rising dangerously. This major increase began about fifty years ago with a decrease in home-cooked meals and an increase in daily calorie consumption, according to a recent article in The New York Times…. Continue Reading »
Those trying to lose weight by purchasing Sketchers’ “Shape-Ups” and other fitness shoes were recently awarded $40 million in refunds due to unfounded claims that these shoes caused weight loss and increased muscle tone. The class action lawsuit, which was heard by Judge Thomas B. Russell in Louisville, Kentucky, was settled out of court between… Continue Reading »
Chris Christie, the governor of the state of New Jersey, recently announced that he had a previously undisclosed Lap Band surgery in February in order to improve his health. Christie, who has battled this problem most of his life, said that made the choice for the sake of his family. When asked about his reasons… Continue Reading »
A new study published in the journal Obesity shows that more patients may benefit from a Lap Band procedure than are currently eligible to receive one due to their insurance restrictions. This is good news for those struggling with moderate obesity and other obesity-related medical problems. In a recent U.S. News & World Report article… Continue Reading »
Come in for a Free Seminar on How to Achieve Permanent Weight Loss, Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 11-12pm. Dr. Joseph Naim will present on all options of permanent weight loss surgery in an informal gathering. Dr. Naim is double board certified in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery with fellowship training in weight loss surgery…. Continue Reading »
As more studies prove the effectiveness of the Lap Band procedure, new benefits have come to light, including the treatment of several weight-related diseases and conditions. One of the most significant problems that may be improved by a Lap Band procedure is type II diabetes. Originally approved only for the very obese, the FDA has… Continue Reading »
Many studies are now showing evidence that significant weight loss through bariatric surgeries such as Lap Band may contribute to improved sexual health. This may involve an increased libido, lessening of erectile dysfunction, and improved self-image, which can have a wide-spread impact on sexual health. This research is being pursued on two main fronts, with… Continue Reading »
A recent study from Reuters shows that the number of severely obese Americans is increasing at a faster rate than other demographics, including moderately obese Americans. According to that study, the number of people in the United States who are more than 100 pounds overweight has increased by more than 70% in recent years. This… Continue Reading »
