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I’ve gotten wind that Gastric Surgeon is going to be launching soon.  Gastric Bypass Surgery is on the rise.  I’ve seen several documents showing growth in this area.  It’s amazing how well the surgery works.

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A friend of mine had the lap band surgery and it worked wonders for him.  He lost 40 pounds within 6 months and looks great.  He started going to the gym on a regular basis and even put some color in his hair (highlights).

Reading this NYTimes.com article…

Bariatric procedures — meant for obese people who are at extremely high risk of severe health problems, as defined by a National Institutes of Health consensus — surged more than 40 percent last year, to 80,000. This year, the number is expected to climb to 120,000, according to Frost & Sullivan, a consulting firm. Spending on bariatrics is approaching $3 billion a year, at an average cost of $25,000 for each procedure.

Lots of people are going to get this procedure done, especially in the US…unfortunately.  I’m glad that this is available to people who don’t have an alternative.