News

Lately, the success of the LAP-BAND^® System has been getting lots of media attention. Read some of the recent articles below.

• May 22, 2007
  Khaliah Ali, daughter of Muhammed Ali, leads Obesity Health Education Campaign
  Khaliah Ali, fashion designer, author and daughter of former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, experienced a life-changing "moment of truth" the year after her son was born. At 335 pounds, more than 100 pounds heavier than her father's best fighting weight, Ali feared her battle with weight would prevent her from seeing her son grow up.
• November 12, 2006
  Getting a grip on obesity.
  by Loretta Grantham / Palm Beach Post
  Many patients pondering weight-loss surgery, such as Margaret Kendall, say the thought of slicing, stapling and rerouting their digestive system is more than they can stomach.

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The LAP-BAND^® System Link (formerly LAP-BAND^® System Bulletin) is a quarterly newsletter that delivers timely information to people who are considering the LAP-BAND^® System as well as to those who have had the procedure. Each new issue has valuable content relating to the LAP-BAND^® System and includes a variety of helpful resources, such as healthy recipes, exercise tips, and news about losing weight.

Current Issue: LAP-BAND® System Link (Volume 6, Summer 2007) In this issue, meet Khaliah Ali-daughter of heavyweight fighter Muhammad Ali-and a LAP-BAND® System success story; learn about the LAP-BAND® System Green Zone, get cooking tips from the Bariatric Chef, and learn how to banish all your exercise excuses... full newsletter Newsletter Archive

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Internet Resources

The Internet links below will direct you to advocacy, government, and medical organizations that are dedicated to educating the public about weight-loss optionsand bariatric surgery.