For those who find weight loss difficult, there could be a local medical solution.
Dr. John Mobley, who is a General surgeon and Weight Loss Surgeon at Caldwell Medical Center, is a 17-year Lap-Band patient. He said they offer Lap-Band surgery at the local hospital which is primarily for people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35.
click to download audioHe noted the Lap-Band goes in about 30 minutes and it’s completely reversible.
click to download audioDr. Mobley said preparing for weight loss surgery is a months and months process of jumping through hoops required for the individual’s insurance, and changes the individual needs to their lifestyle.
click to download audioThe other thing, he noted, is hydration — you have to drink. He added that if soda pop went off the market he would probably be out of business.
click to download audioAccording to Dr. Mobley, diet sodas can help bridge the individual toward water.
click to download audioAfter a person undergoes Lap-Band surgery, there are certain foods that need to be avoided.
click to download audioDr. Mobley also said if someone thinks they are overweight because it’s in their DNA, that is not true.
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For questions or more information about weight loss or Lap-Band surgery, call Caldwell Medical Center at 270-365-0332.
