NEWS

Over 10 million people in the United States are obese. Furthermore, 300,000 people die yearly in the United States due to their obesity. For those who qualify as obese (BMI the decision to do something about their weight is difficult. Although diet and exercise may benefit a few for most these are not long-term solutions. Multiple studies have shown that the best long-term solutions to obesity are achieved with a surgical procedure.

A new and innovative procedure called the Lap Band was introduced in the United States in 2001. Although, FDA approved in 2001, the Lap Band has been around for more than 10 years with 200,000 worldwide bands. Drs. Agos and Raspanti have been performing the Lap Band procedure for 3 years with over 200 bands performed. On of the largest experiences in Northern Illinois. Their complication rate is significanytly lower than the national average. The Lap Band procedure is an out of patient weight loss prosedure that is minimally invasive, adjustable and reversable. Click here to watch the 3D demonstartion.

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