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Less invasive weight loss procedure - Lap band surgery

Looking to lose excess weight? Lap band surgery in Los Angeles is the safe and effective way to reduce pounds without cutting or stapling! Visit drcarsonliu.com for more info.

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Less invasive weight loss procedure - Lap band surgery

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  1. Break Free From Obesity - Lap Band Surgery in Los Angeles

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

  3. 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.

  4. Obesity facts Obesity 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.

  5. Obesity and Health Issues in Women Obese 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!

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. Are you struggling with obese and frustrated with its health issues? Call @ (310) 208-0474 or Mail @ info@drcarsonliu.com www.drcarsonliu.com

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