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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

The month of September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness month, and Dr. Cywes and the entire team at Jacksonville Weight Loss Center are taking the time to recognize the severity of this condition in the United States. Currently, more than 23 million children and teenagers are either obese or overweight. This is a huge portion[...]
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Great News for Overweight Seniors

As the Baby Boomers age, many have begun to consider whether weight loss surgery is a viable option in elderly obese patients. Seniors in Gainesville and elsewhere who have considered the lap band procedure, but hesitate because they fear complications can rest easy. Recent research shows that elderly people who undergo weight loss surgery are[...]
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Cut Carbs to Cut Body Fat

Losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a difficult task for most people. Those who are considering bariatric surgery as a weight loss option may want to jump start their efforts by looking at the new facts about body fat and carbohydrates.
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Early Death in Women Linked to Obesity

According to a study out of Scotland, obesity in women is a major cause of an early death. This study gives even more support for the case of obesity surgery, including the Lap Band procedure in St. Augustine, as a means to reduce the risk of morbidity among obese women.
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Mike Huckabee on Obesity Surgery and the Lap-Band Procedure

Former Presidential candidate and Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee spoke recently on the issues of obesity at an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery reception. Huckabee opened his speech taking about the state of healthcare in this country. He claims the country is in a health crisis, citing obesity as an issue.
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Limiting Your Food Choices May Help with Weight Loss

New research reported from authorities at the University of Florida suggests overeating and obesity may be effectively curtailed if people limit their choices of food. It's thought that with too many food choices, people respond to it as if it was an addictive drug. If you need to lose weight prior to weight loss surgery,[...]
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Study Reveals Weight Loss Surgery is Cost Effective

Bariatric surgery, such as Lap Band surgery in Jacksonville, Florida, is a cost-effective solution for people who are mildly or severely obese, according to a recent study by the Washington University School of Medicine. Because people who undergo weight loss surgery are more apt to keep extra weight off in the long term, they are[...]
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Lap Band Will Pay for Itself!

One of the factors that must be considered when investigating weight loss surgery is its cost. The lap band procedure can cost as much as $16,000 or more. How much of this cost is out of pocket will depend on insurance coverage and other factors. But, the good news is that lap band surgery can[...]
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