DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Public revelation of Governor Chris Christie’s recent LAP-BAND procedure has raised public awareness for obesity and weight loss surgery. According to CDC Obesity Rates and research by Allergan, Inc., the manufacturer of the LAP-BAND, only 1 in 21 medically-eligible people are likely to consider weight-loss surgery next year.
“I commend Governor Christie for making the decision to get the LAP-BAND, a procedure that will gently help him lose weight and improve his health,” said Dr. Paul O’Brien, True Results National Medical Director and world-renowned surgeon who played a key role in the development of the LAP-BAND. “It’s wonderful news that a man who has succeeded at almost everything but the control of his weight is now on a path to win that challenge.”
Medical research has found that, if left untreated, those individuals who are currently obese will likely remain obese without intervention. The LAP-BAND is the first and only FDA-approved device for bariatric surgery in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-35 and one or more obesity related comorbid condition such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension or sleep apnea. Obesity affects approximately 30% of the adult population in the United States and is the second-leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Given the correlation between obesity and life-threatening conditions, it is a disease that requires medical treatment.
“I am so pleased to congratulate Governor Christie for choosing what we know to be a great solution for weight loss,” said Peter R. Gottlieb, True Results founder and Executive Chairman. “We have treated over 25,000 weight loss patients with the LAP-BAND and believe wholeheartedly that it is the next logical step when diets have failed. Obesity is a medical problem, not a character flaw. We are hopeful that his decision to share his story will empower others to address their weight issues as well.”
True Results is America’s number one LAP-BAND provider. With an industry-leading network of physicians, healthcare professionals, surgical centers and aftercare specialists, True Results has provided comprehensive treatment and care to more than 25,000 gastric banding patients. True Results’ highly successful aftercare program is led by renowned National Medical Director, Dr. Paul O’Brien. True Results has outpatient surgery centers in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.trueresults.com.