Obesity is an epidemic that affects an estimated one in three adults in the United States and is linked to many serious health conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and severe sleep apnea (when breathing stops for short periods during sleep).
It is a common thought that obesity is due to laziness or a lack of willpower, but this is simply not true. Obesity is a multi-factorial disease that can be caused by certain medical conditions and medicines, as well as by strong physiologic and biologic markers. For many people, it is just not as simple as “fewer calories and more exercise.”
Nicholas Brown
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A great deal of time and money are spent every year by Americans on diets, but only a small percentage of people are able to keep the weight off. Fortunately, for those that struggle with obesity and the health conditions associated with it, there is another option. Bariatric surgery has been shown to be very effective at producing significant and sustained weight-loss. There are several different weight-loss operations currently available that can lead to this desired result.
Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB): The AGB works mainly by decreasing food intake due to restriction. Food intake is reduced by placing a band with a silicone balloon around the top of the stomach, creating a small pouch. The amount of restriction can be tailored to the individual patient by adjusting the amount of fluid within in the balloon.
It is a common thought that obesity is due to laziness or a lack of willpower, but this is simply not true. Obesity is a multi-factorial disease that can be caused by certain medical conditions and medicines, as well as by strong physiologic and biologic markers. For many people, it is just not as simple as “fewer calories and more exercise.”
Nicholas Brown
Nicholas Brown Courtesy photo
A great deal of time and money are spent every year by Americans on diets, but only a small percentage of people are able to keep the weight off. Fortunately, for those that struggle with obesity and the health conditions associated with it, there is another option. Bariatric surgery has been shown to be very effective at producing significant and sustained weight-loss. There are several different weight-loss operations currently available that can lead to this desired result.
Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB): The AGB works mainly by decreasing food intake due to restriction. Food intake is reduced by placing a band with a silicone balloon around the top of the stomach, creating a small pouch. The amount of restriction can be tailored to the individual patient by adjusting the amount of fluid within in the balloon.
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