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.

Get a jump start on your New Year’s resolution

Are you thinking about losing weight in 2010? Have you considered surgical weight loss? Are you curious about the different surgical techniques? Would you like to know if surgical weight loss is right for you?

If so, attend CoxHealth’s Surgical Weight Loss Program Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 5:30-7 p.m., in Foster Auditorium at Cox South, 3801 S. National. Attendees can learn about the Lap-Band System for surgical weight loss, the physical and mental requirements that make you a good candidate for weight loss surgery, and more.

You must attend the program to be considered for the surgical weight loss program. For more information, call 875-3593.