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Weight Loss Surgery for morbid obesity is gaining in acceptance by both surgeons and patients. This is mainly due to the introduction of the Lap Adjustable Gastric Band (Swedish Band and LAP-BAND ® System ).
Please use this website to learn more about the surgery, its outcomes, the alternatives, and the risks.
The Facts
Obesity has now become one of the 21st centuries greatest diseases. It is estimated that 300,000 people die from obesity related diseases every year.
- Nearly 60% of Australian adults are overweight or obese.
- 4-6% of Australians are morbidly obese.
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