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Weight Loss Surgery

While weight loss surgery should be considered only after all the initial steps of diet and exercise have failed, it does appear to result in long term loss for significantly overweight people. The surgery creates a small stomach pouch which is separate from rest of stomach and induces reduction in hunger.

Lap Band Surgery is fast becoming a popular procedure. Since its clinical introduction in 1993, more than 120,000 LAP-BAND procedures have been performed around the world. 

Lap Band Surgery is a complicated serious procedure and should be availed only if other weight loss methods failed. A minimum threshold of BMI is recommended for a Lap Band patient, s/he also should not have used alcohol in excess in the past and is ready for a complete makeover in food and lifestyle.

In some cases, other health problems like high blood pressure can be reportedly reduced as a corollary to the weight loss, but you will need to consult your physician for your specific situation.