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Young Hearts Helped by Weight Loss Surgery

Posted: Jan 18 in Weight Loss Tips by

A recent study presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association showed that bariatric surgery could reduce heart-disease risk factors in morbidly obese children in as little as six months. Researchers looked at 83 morbidly obese teens and followed 21 of them for two years after having bariatric surgery. [Read more]

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Jacy: LAP-BAND Success

Posted: Nov 14 in Success Stories by

I have been an overweight child since I can remember. On June 27th, 2008 I had the lap band procedure. I have lost 95lbs and feel great! All my annoying aches and pains are gone. My ankles and shins used to hurt when I walked or ran. They haven’t hurt since the weight loss. [Read more]

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Gastric Band Surgery for Obese Children

Posted: Jun 04 in Weight Loss Tips by

Obesity tends to run in families. Oftentimes, children of overweight or obese parents will find themselves suffering from the same weight problems as their parents did before them. [Read more]

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