Break Free From Obesity - Lap Band Surgery in Los Angeles

“If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results.” –Jack Dixon

Most of us think that being obese is an appearance issue but do you know it’s actually a medical concern? Having little extra pounds is not a major health issue but when people take in more calories than they can burn, more and more fat builds up and result in severe health effects even death.

Obesity factsObesity in America is a growing problem and child obesity is quickly becoming a serious health issue today

Obesity raises annual medical costs by $2,741 About 2.8 million people per year die from excess weight

worldwide. Proportion of adults who were obese between 1993 and 2012

has increased from 13.2 per cent to 24.4 per cent among men and from 16.4 per cent to 25.1 per cent among women.

Obesity and Health Issues in WomenObese women are more likely to develop cancer in gall bladder, uterus, cervix or ovaries when compared to non-obese women. Surely this makes you realize that obesity is not just a cosmetic problem!

Diseases related to Obesity Type 2 Diabetes High blood pressure, High Cholesterol Respiratory problems / Heart disease Osteoarthritis of weight-bearing joints Sleep apnea / Depression Infertility/Menstrual irregularities

You might have been tired of trying difficult tips and tricks to lose your weight. For people who want to get rid of those added fat, Lap Band is a perfect solution! Why? It’s an adjustable weight loss surgery without the need for

cutting or stapling. Low mortality rate with less invasive surgical approach No re-routing of intestine Short recovery time

How it aids in weight loss? In lap band surgery the surgeon places a band around upper

part of stomach and separates it from lower part. It acts as a small pouch and whenever you eat the pouch fills

up quickly and you will feel full after having little food. Since eating too much and snacking can cause vomiting this

helps the patient to change their eating behavior.

Who can undertake this surgery? The person must be at least 18 years old He/she should have a BMI at least or more than 40 and should

have been over weight for more than 5 years He/she should be a non-alcoholic and non-drug addict He/she should be ready to face a change in eating habit and

lifestyle Pregnant women, heart/lung patients, people with cancer are

not eligible

Are you struggling with obese and frustrated with its health issues?

Call @ (310) 208-0474 or Mail @ info@drcarsonliu.com www.drcarsonliu.com