Overview
Obesity doesn't just affect the way you look, it compromises the way
you live. Excess weight can impair your health, paralyze
your confidence and ultimately rob you of the life you
deserve. But it doesn't have to be like this.The South
Carolina Obesity Surgery Center at Lexington Medical Center
is helping people lose more weight than was once thought
possible. With weight loss surgery, these patients are
rediscover relationships, resuming favorite activities and
reclaiming their lives. You could be one of them.
We offer two minimally invasive procedures for weight
loss:
What is possible with weight loss surgery?
Weight loss surgery typically results in 70 percent excess weight
loss within the first eight months. While a patient's
physical transformation is stunning, the benefits of this
procedure go far beyond the cosmetic. In addition to such
self-image gains, weight loss surgery can drastically
increase energy levels and help control weight-aggrieved
conditions like heart disease, high cholesterol,
degenerative arthritis and sleep apnea. Significant weight
loss is also likely to alleviate a patient's need for
insulin and blood pressure medication.Is weight loss
surgery right for you?
Weight loss surgery is not a final solution; it is the beginning of a
life-long commitment to better health. As with any surgery,
there are risks. And, naturally, not everyone is an optimal
candidate for the procedure. If you are 18 or older and at
least 100 pounds heavier than your ideal body weight, you
might be a candidate for weight loss surgery. However, to
ensure that this procedure is truly right for you, we
conduct extensive physical and psychological preoperative
evaluations.
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