Physician Corner: Minimally Invasive Weight-Loss Surgery January 17, 2011

FREE Health Chat:
Obesity is a serious health epidemic that targets one
in four Americans. It contributes to a wide variety of medical conditions that cause poor health and early death. If you are 100 pounds overweight and other weight loss treatments haven’t worked, you may be a candidate for a specialized surgery that uses small incisions to place a soft, adjustable band around part of the stomach, which decreases hunger and results in reliable weight loss. Approved by
the FDA in 2001 for use in the U.S., this device temporarily slows digestion and limits how much you can eat. Patients report feeling full, with less of an appetite, while still eating less. Robert Cahn, M.D., board certified general surgery specialist on the Tuality Healthcare medical staff, will explain the procedure and answer your questions.

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