Rising Prevalence of Obesity

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the prevalence of obesity has risen significantly in the United States during the past 20 years. It is reported that over 60 million adults age 20 and older, which is about one-third of US adults, are considered obese.

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Lap-Band Surgeons West Virginia

	Center for Surgical Weight Control You will be provided with a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program at the Cabell Huntington Hospital surgical weight loss facility.
	WVU Bariatric Surgery West Virginia University's Surgical Weight Loss Program offers a team approach to the comprehensive treatment of severe obesity. Surgical options include Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap Band).

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Find out if you qualify for weight loss surgery and if the lap band procedure is right for you.

Ask your surgeon for information on financing programs and payment plans available to lap band patients.

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