For the Very Fat: These Health Problems Weigh Heavier

Fat is metabolized by the liver as part of the liver's normal function, but when the amount of fat exceeds the body's requirement, large fat accumulations can develop in the liver, increasing inflammation that can cause scarring, cirrhosis and decreased liver function. Weight loss surgery can reduce or eliminate fatty liver syndrome. Learn more: http://dld.bz/stop-the-madness-and-lose-weight-now

Gastroesophageal reflux disease refers to stomach acid and bile flows into the food pipe. The acidic backwash inflames the lining of the esophagus. When a person experiences acid acid reflux and heartburn more than 2x per week, doctors diagnose GERD. The reflux surgery is considered a precursor to one of the more successful new weight loss surgery procedures; although still early (~2,000 total patients since 2009), the Gastric Plication, a device-free suturing technique for restricting stomach size. . The Gastric Plication shows great promise as one of the most effective weight loss bariatric procedures, with less risk than any other procedure: http://dld.bz/Stomach-Reduction

Sleep apnea refers to pauses in breathing due to obstruction in airway that causes gasps and sudden awakening from sleep. Males are more often affected. Sleep apnea is dangerous - it lowers blood-oxygen levels, puts a strain on the heart, and is associated with cardiovascular problems. The FMCSA recently told truckers to keep their Body Mass Index below 30 to reduce the risk for sleep apnea. LAP-BAND reduces or eliminates sleep apnea. Twenty minutes in the OR now, down 20+lbs by July 4th! http://dld.bz/we-heart-truckers

Congestive heart failure (CHF) affects 5+ million people in the United States, and is the most rapidly growing of all the cardiovascular disorders. It is the number one cause of hospitalization and death in persons over the age of 65. There are 500,000 new cases of CHF every year. BioHeart is reporting success treating CHF with adult stem cells at the Center of Excellence they established in Mexico. To find out if you are a candidate for adult stem cell transplantation for congestive heart failure submit this secure online medical profile, and a health travel guide will contact you: http://dld.bz/adult-stem-cell-for-CHF

Cholesterol isn't all bad - the body uses *small amounts of cholesterol* to produce hormones and vitamin d as well as bile acids that helps in the digestion of fat. But oo much of this good thing rapidly become a bad thing - i.e. excess cholesterol is deposited as plaque in the arteries supplying blood to the heart, brain and legs. Excess weight causes increases to LDL (bad) cholesterol level; losing excess weight lowers LDL and raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels. http://dld.bz/stomach-reduction-surgery