As a company with dedication to helping obese persons, especially those who suffer from obesity-related comorbid conditions, 1 800 GET THIN take steps to educate the general public about alternatives to living a life with continued obesity.
Recent statistics show a twofold increase in the number of obese adults in California. 1800 GET THIN believes that educating people about the available alternatives to living with obesity is a major step in reducing this increasing trend.
Obese patients may also suffer obesity-related comorbid conditions, including diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. Although there is documented success that these conditions can be eliminated with weight loss with LAP BAND, some insurance companies still refuse to cover their treatment with this surgery. On the other hand, if a person suffers from liver problems due to prolonged alcohol abuse, or has lung cancer due to years of smoking, the medical treatments they need is covered under many health insurance policies. 1800GET THIN believes that obesity is a serious medical condition, just as serious as any other acquired disease.
To provide further education to pre-approved and interested LAP-BAND® patients, 1800GETTHIN supports seminars presented by independent LAP-BAND® certified surgeons. In these seminars patients can have their medical history reviewed by an independent doctor and receive their recommendation on whether this surgery would be right for them.
