An entire lifestyle change is one part of having lap band surgery. While there will be positive and remarkable changes occur to the physical being, there are also some major changes made in the mental psyche as well. The first step taken in getting the body ready for this surgical procedure is an increase in [...]
This is a guest post written by Matt Papa, PhD Scientific evidence points to morbidly obese pediatric patients facing diseases once thought to affect only the adult population. These children are high-risk candidates for serious problems of a physical, psychological and metabolic nature. For the most part, this targeted group does not represent typical children [...]
Lap band surgery is a fairly drastic measure for overweight people to take and it requires discipline to stay on top of your weight loss after the fact. Post-surgery support is immensely useful for lap band patients and can help them get through the difficulties they may face after having the procedure done. Why Patients [...]
We live in an increasingly unhealthy society. Many Americans eat at fast food restaurants at least three times a week, and for many it’s more. Days are spent sitting at desks rather then participating in any kind of active labor, and nights are spent in front of the television where we use technology to sluff [...]