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\"lapband\"Great news for individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30-35 and one or more obesity related comorbid conditions! On February 16, 2011, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the expanded use of the LAP-BAND<\/a> for people in this category who have failed conservative weight loss attempts such as diet and exercise.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is great news for the State of Louisiana and the Gulf South Region, where the obesity rates are among the highest in the country\u201d said Dr. Tom Lavin<\/a>, one of the nine board-certified surgeons with the Surgical Specialists of Louisiana. Louisiana was named the fifth most obese state in the country, while neighboring state, Mississippi, was named number one.* The need for more effective treatment options for those suffering from obesity is apparent, as almost 37 million Americans have a BMI of 30-40 and at least one comorbid condition.**<\/p>\n

Obesity<\/a> is the second leading cause of preventable death in the Untied States, second only to smoking. It is a disease that requires treatment and successful long-term solutions. The LAP-BAND, combined with diet and exercise, provides an effective treatment option for those in a lower BMI range that previously did not have options beyond diet, exercise and pharmacotherapy.<\/p>\n

The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana<\/a> is committed to helping you lose weight and obtain a healthy lifestyle. Our nutritionists are available for one-on-one consultations. Whether you need to lose 15, 50 or 150 pounds, SSL can help you. Our medically supervised weight loss program, MyWeight<\/a>, combines nutrition therapy, physical activity and physician prescribed medication, if necessary. Minimally invasive weight loss surgery (gastric banding<\/a>, gastric bypass<\/a>, gastric sleeve<\/a>) is an option for those who need to lose 50 or more pounds. Schedule your free weight-loss surgery seminar<\/a> today to learn more!<\/p>\n

Contact the Surgical Specialists of LA for more information at 1-877-691-3001 or www.whyweight.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

References<\/em><\/p>\n

*Trust For America\u2019s Health Report: F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America\u2019s Future. June 2010.
\n**JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association 2010, \u201cPrevalence and Trends in Obesity Among US Adults, 1999-2008\u201d and 2009 CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System annual data, <\/em>https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/brfss\/<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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