Choosing weight loss surgery is a big step, but it is also a decision that can help you live a healthier, happier life. Many weight loss surgery patients not only see an improvement in their weight and waistlines, but they also become healthier in many other ways. Did you know that losing weight can decrease your risk for many medical conditions, including:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Sleep apnea
• Heart disease
• Asthma
• Osteoarthritis
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Stroke
• And others

Most research studies have shown that 80-85% of obese patients will remain obese after 1 year of attempting weight loss with diet and exercise alone.

"As a surgeon, I see patients every day who have been obese for years and have tried several diet and exercise programs without success," said Robert Michaelson, M.D., Ph.D., Northwest Surgical Weight Loss Surgery, Everett, Washington, and Clinical Trial Investigator. "These patients frequently feel judged by their weight, as obesity is often viewed as a lack of will power, which it is not. Obesity is a disease, which requires medical treatment, but unfortunately diet and exercise alone do not work for everyone. The LAP-BAND® System meets an unmet clinical need, as it provides an effective treatment option, which is used in combination with diet and exercise, to enable sustained weight loss."

Hear from some of Nix Weight Loss Surgery Center’s patients on how the Lap-Band changed their life:

Teresa – Lost 102 pounds - “Over the past 24 years, I’ve gained and lost hundreds of pounds trying countless dieting plans and “miracle” weight loss supplements. The surgery not only saved my life, but also gave me the tools to make my life a life worth living!”

Jessica – Lost over 100 pounds - “I was 236 pounds and I was miserable. I loved the ‘me’ inside, but I did NOT enjoy my life. I wanted to change so badly, but having tried and failed at other diets, I had come to believe that I would NEVER be thin. This surgery changed my life. I lost more than 100 pounds, but I have gained confidence and self esteem.

At the Nix Weight Loss Surgery Center, we will be here for you for the long haul. We provide nutritional counseling, support groups and a multi-disciplinary team that can assist you with your weight loss needs whether you are just starting the process, or have already had surgery. The most important thing we measure is success.