http://www.hrbenefitsalert.com/the-four-types-of-obese-employees/ Daily dose of benefits news and know-how Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:30:38 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://www.hrbenefitsalert.com/the-four-types-of-obese-employees/comment-page-1/#comment-3897 JKH Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:16:35 +0000 http://www.hrbenefitsalert.com/?p=154#comment-3897 You failed to mention that gastric banding/lap band and gastric sleeves are other alternatives for WLS (weigh loss surgery). Gastric Bypass is NOT the only surgery for obesity and is often the riskiest, generally not reversable and works by malabsorbtion of food eaten including nutrients. Gastirc banding is reversable, adjustable and allows the patient to absorb nutrients. All WLS surgery takes commitment on the part of the patient to remain successful with the weight loss acheived post-op by altering behavior regarding food choice, portion control and exercise habits. You failed to mention that gastric banding/lap band and gastric sleeves are other alternatives for WLS (weigh loss surgery). Gastric Bypass is NOT the only surgery for obesity and is often the riskiest, generally not reversable and works by malabsorbtion of food eaten including nutrients. Gastirc banding is reversable, adjustable and allows the patient to absorb nutrients. All WLS surgery takes commitment on the part of the patient to remain successful with the weight loss acheived post-op by altering behavior regarding food choice, portion control and exercise habits.

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