Most insurances are now offering coverage for the Lap-Band surgery.
At one time it was considered more of an elective surgery; however more and more insurances are now treating Lap-Band surgery as a “medical necessity.”
Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels caused by resistance to insulin or a low production of insulin. Statistics show that type 2 diabetes and obesity are the two most globally prevalent health problems . Latest research confirms that not only obesity, but also type 2 diabetes can be resolved with a weight loss procedure.
Did you know that your favorite drink may contain the same number of calories as an average size chocolate bar? If you decide one evening to sip on your favorite appletini, be prepared that it may cost you up to 300 calories! Yep, 300 calories in 6 ounces of apple goodness. Let’s face it. Alcoholic drinks are calorie bombs, and if you are a lap-band patient, best stay away!
On Saturday, July 24th, NBC is having a casting for 11th season of The Biggest Loser in Chicago. Organizers are expecting to see at least 500 applicants, so if you’re planning to take part in the event, be there early. The auditions are going to start at 10 A.M. and end at 6 P.M. If you have a lot of weight to lose and don’t mind winning a quarter million dollars, come and join us at NBC Towers in Chicago!
Is it possible that you won’t lose weight after having a LAP-BAND surgery? If you cheat, of course! Don’t get me wrong, everyone cheats a little, eats unhealthy or too much. Weight loss surgery is not an easy decision, but changing your lifestyle after the surgery is not an easy task either. At DayOne Health we understand that very well. And it’s not only our experience with patients, but also the fact that a few members of our team have had the LAP-BAND themselves.
