Monday, August 2, 2010

Is surgical weight loss right for you?


Studies have shown that successful surgical weight loss patients experience a wide variety of health benefits after surgery, including improving their diabetes, blood pressure, sleep apnea and more.

Those considering surgical weight loss are invited to attend a free program 5:30 -7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10. Physicians and representatives from CoxHealth’s Surgical Weight Loss Program will discuss the Lap-Band System for surgical weight loss, the physical and mental requirements that make a good weight loss surgery candidate, and more

The program will be held in the Dogwood Room in Hulston Cancer Center, 3850 S. National, in Springfield. For more information call 875-3593.To learn more about the CoxHealth Surgical Weight Loss Program visit http://www.coxhealth.com/body.cfm?id=3383 for a podcast, frequently asked questions and more.