Today obesity is a big problem in the Western world and there are many ways to fight it. One option for those who are severely obese is to get a lap band surgery where an adjustable band is implanted around the upper parts of the stomach. This makes the obese person eat less and he or she feels filled for a longer period of time thus making it an effective way of losing weight. Not all overweight people are qualified for this surgery, but if they have an BMI (body mass index) over 40 and no other weight-loss methods work this kind of surgery might be a solution.

NewHope Bariatrics is a weight-loss center that offer this surgery and you can read more about the lap band surgery procedure on their website. You can also read success stories from previous patients who has lost quite a bit of weight.
They have facilities in 3 locations in the US that all offer lap band surgery for obese persons. The NewHope Bariatrics weight-loss centers are located in Los Angeles, in Kansas City and in Charlotte (NC).