Information on Bariatric Surgery to treat Clinical Obesity Bariatrics is the study of medicine that specializes in treating clinical obesity. Successes and the popularity of the surgery has allowed bariatric medicine to evolve over the past 50 years. Bariatric surgery has become more popular in the treatment of clinical obesity since the rise of the overweight/obese individual due to lack of diet and exercise. Of the U.S. population, 10 million (5%) people are currently struggling with obesity or some sort of weight problem. Being overweight can add unnecessary stress to the body and its internal organs. Studies show that obesity also increases your risk of heart disease, sleep apnea, cancer and cholesterol to name a few. There are two main types of bariatric surgical procedures performed today. The latest and most favored by bariatric surgeons and clinics is the Lap-Band® (Laparascopic Gastric Band) procedure. The Lap-Band® is adjustable, completely reversible, and being a minimally invasive procedure it does not change the anatomy of the intestinal digestive tract. The other bariatric procedure is the Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y). This procedure has been around since the 1960's and is the most commonly used procedure to treat clinical obesity. This surgical procedure creates a smaller stomach thereby reducing the amount of nutrients and calories that can be absorbed in to the stomach. Understanding that bariatric surgery is only a piece the puzzle involved in treating obesity. Nutrition and exercise are also needed to effectivley maintain the weight loss results of these surgical procedures. For more information about Lap Band® bariatric surgery visit one of our upcoming Free Seminars all located in the San Antonio area! | 
