The Centers for Disease Control estimates there are roughly 33.8 percent of obese adults in the U.S., as defined as having a Body Mass Index of 30 or higher.
For many of these adults, ...
I would obviously prefer to be in a position where I could pay for this myself but I am not and I feel that gastric banding would be the best thing for me. I am overweight.
Registered Dietitian Donna Simon explains what you should look for in a bariatric surgery support group and discusses if you should join a support group before undergoing surgery.