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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 27, 2012

Two photos tell the tale: one of a dangerously overweight woman, the other of an athlete. It’s surprising to learn that the pictures are of the same woman.

On Feb. 5, Hua ran the Run for Russ 5K in Chino Hills. This was her tenth 5K in 12 months. Over the past year she also completed two 10K races, four half marathons, and one full marathon, exceeding her original goal by 5 races.

At her heaviest, Hua weighed 248 pounds. Activities as simple as walking fatigued her. Her health was beginning to suffer.

“I didnt believe I deserved to be happy because I was morbidly obese,” said Hua. “I blamed my weight for every disappointment in my life.”

When Hua finally decided it was time to get her happiness back, she turned to Marina Del Rey Hospital’s bariatrics unit, L.A. Bariatrics. Her goal: to shed one-half of her body weight.

On Feb. 9, 2009, Hua had the lap-band surgery performed by bariatric surgeon, and Medical Director, Dr. Jeremy Korman. For the first year, Hua stuck closely to her diet and exercise regimen, while using the lap-band to help her to control her hunger and portion size. She also started thinking positively, affirming things she appreciated about her own body.

As the fat came off, Hua gained self-confidence plus delight. She grew a lot more optimistic, plus began running, anything she might have not considered before operation.

After 12 months, Hua had lost 100 pounds and was beginning to realize anything was possible. She made up her mind that in year two she would run one race every month.

“I did not realize that making the decision to have the lap-band surgery would change my life so dramatically,” she wrote.

The starting line may have been the operating table, said her surgeon, Dr. Jeremy Korman, but it was Huas determination that enabled her to go the distance in getting her health back. My staff I and I couldnt be more proud of her.

Dr. Korman, Hua and several more successful weight loss surgery patients from Marina Del Rey Hospital ran the Los Angeles Half Marathon together this fall.

Hua will run her second full marathon in March and is currently setting her sights on completing a triathlon in 2012.

“If I can mentally endure the physical challenge, there isnt anything I can’t do,” said Hua. “I am proof change is possible. After three years, I believe it.”

About Marina Del Rey Hospital

Marina Del Rey Hospital inside Los Angeles is a boutique surgical hospital concentrating about bariatric, spine, orthopedic, plus minimally invasive operation. The multidisciplinary health team at L.A. Bariatrics, the bariatric operation system at Marina Del Rey Hospital, provides people good care. As a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, this Los Angeles fat reduction center meets excellent specifications for experience inside bariatric procedures plus inpatient care.

About L.A. Bariatrics & Dr. Jeremy Korman

Dr. Jeremy Korman is the health director of L.A. Bariatrics along with a leading expert inside the field of bariatric medication, plus he has effectively conducted over 1,000 fat reduction surgery about individuals from all over the United States. Dr. Korman plus his multidisciplinary team focus about assisting individuals to understand their fat reduction objectives plus achieve greater wellness. L.A. Bariatrics, situated at Marina Del Rey Hospital, is qualified by the American Society of Metabolic plus Bariatric Surgery because a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, confirming which its staff has extensive, specialized experience plus which the center has passed rigorous inspections. The L.A. Bariatrics team combines exceptional surgical results with dietary, psychosocial plus exercise help for all individuals in the system.

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(PRWEB) February 29, 2012

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Lap Band Doctor is an online company that provides information about lapbands to consumers who visit their website. Included on their website is information about lap band costs, safety, complications, insurance, other kinds of weight loss surgery, where to find a lap band surgeon, and many other valuable pieces of information about this weight loss technology. Basically, consumers who visit their lap band website can expect to be able find any information related to this particular type of medical technology and the procedure associated with it.

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Healthcare Heroes Episode 1012.2: Bariatric patient Angela Duran knew her family history meant she might have future health problems if she didnt take action soon. Because other family members had developed major health problems, Angela decided to take the preventative measure of having bariatric surgery to help with her weight loss. Angela did her research and found Dr. Keith Boone at Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital. Angelas husband and children came with her on the day of surgery to encourage her choice. Dr. Boone said Angelas surgery was successful and Angela spent a short recovery time in the hospital before going home. Now, Angelas back on the treadmill and on track with her health and her weight goals thanks to Dr. Boone.

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

According to the latest report from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), of the 15 million Americans who have morbid obesity, only 1% (220,000) of the clinically eligible population underwent bariatric surgery. While the ASMBS study also shows that patients who undergo weight loss surgery may improve life expectancy by 89% when compared to those who do not have surgery, Drs. Sherman Yu and Terry Scarborough of the Texas Laparoscopic Consultants, a Houston bariatric surgery practice, say that choosing the right surgeon is essential for ensuring those results are achieved safely and effectively. Dr. Yu and Dr. Scarborough say patients should make every effort to evaluate a weight loss surgery practice thoroughly based on several important factors before making any decision regarding a LAP-BAND� System surgery or other bariatric procedure.

Dr. Yu says patients need to be sure to consider all of the options surrounding a bariatric surgery practice in order to verify if their weight loss goals can and will be met. Regardless of which procedure patients are considering, he says he always urges patients to seek out a board-certified surgeon to ensure they have the proper experience, training, and credentials. Dr. Yu also recommends patients take the time to consult with their surgeon about the procedure that is best for them, as each patient has individual needs. I believe choosing a surgical practice with board-certified surgeons that offer the complete spectrum of weight loss procedures is an important aspect to consider when choosing a weight loss surgeon. That way a patient is not pigeon-holed into a single procedure that may not be what they wanted or whats right for them.

For all patients considering any weight loss surgery, whether it be gastric bypass or LAP-BAND in Houston, Dr. Scarborough says another important characteristic to look for in a bariatric surgery practice is doctor-patient communication and a surgeons dedication to patient satisfaction and comfort. By seeking a practice that is dedicated to weight loss surgery and their patients, he says patients can rest assured that their results will be of the highest quality. Dr. Scarborough adds that through the hands of a qualified and passionate weight loss surgeon, patients will receive the comprehensive care and support they need to make a change in their life for the better.

A practice that is devoted to weight loss surgery will likely have better outcomes and provide better follow-up and support (such as nutrition, psych, and support groups), which are key aspects to long-term success. There is no single most important factor but a variety of things a patient needs to consider. Being comfortable with the surgeon and the practice is key as well.

About Sherman C. Yu, MD

Following graduation with High Honors in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Sherman Yu earned his medical degree with honors from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a residency and surgical training at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, where he served as Chief Resident in Surgery and gained an interest in laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive techniques for obesity treatment. Dr. Yu also completed a year-long fellowship in robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center, after which he was brought on as an Assistant Professor of Surgery. As a recognized Centers of Excellence� Surgeon by the Surgical Review Corporation, he was the first surgeon in Houston to perform the single incision laparoscopic (SILS) gastric sleeve procedure as well as the SILS adjustable gastric band procedure. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, and several other professional organizations.

About Terry Scarborough, MD

A native of Clovis, New Mexico, Dr. Terry Scarborough graduated with honors from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and received his medical degree, also with honors, from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He completed a surgical residency and a year-long fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Scarborough has performed over 4,000 laparoscopic procedures, including over 1,000 laparoscopic weight loss procedures. He is a certified proctor for the Ethicon Endosurgery Corporation, teaching surgeons around the country how to perform the REALIZE� gastric banding procedure. Dr. Scarborough is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the Southwestern Surgical Society.

Located at 1200 Binz. Suite 950 in Houston, TX, Texas Laparoscopic Consultants can be reached at (713) 493-7700. It can also be contacted online via the website tlcsurgery.com or facebook.com/tlcsurgery.

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

Two leading weight loss experts, Susan Burke March, Registered Dietitian/Author/Consultant, and John LaRosa, a leading 23-year analyst of the weight loss market, have co-authored a new 115-page e-book entitled: The Common Cent$ Diet For The Busy Girl: Simple Do-it-Yourself Weight Loss.

Healthy weight-seekers can choose from hundreds of weight loss programs and products each claiming to have the secret to easy and quick weight loss. Consumers have seen it allfrom the most ridiculous fad diets to mail order pills and potions, to infomercials, to multi-level distributors–you name it. Its time for common sense.

The authors questioned why many of these weight loss programs are so complicated, cumbersome and expensive, and are not sustainable over the long term.

Heres what the typical 12-16 week diet plan will cost consumers today, based on Marketdata Enterprises industry research:

����Commercial fat reduction centers (Weight Watchers, Jenny, others) $ 300-1,200
����Medical fat reduction clinics, low calorie plans.$ 1,800-3,500
����MD program, bariatricians, utilizing prescription weight drugs.$ 600-1,200
����Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist.$ 650-800
����Retail meal alternatives (bars, shakes Slim-Fast, others).$ 250-500
����Diet food house delivery services (NutriSystem, Medifast, others).$ 875-3,000+
����Weight reduction operation (gastric bypass). $ 25,000
����Hospital-based system.$ 250-500
����Multi-level organization program (Herbalife, Shaklee – meal replacements).$ 250-300
����Infomercial program, diet medications bought by send purchase or telephone.$ 175.

Dieting doesnt need to be expensive to work. The Common Cent$ Diet e-book, complete with website support, costs only $ 1.99 via Amazon.com. This simple diet with 14-day menu plans and using regular food, eliminates 98% of the cost, travel to diet centers, expensive company supplements, drugs, weigh-ins and other hassles. We say this plan is almost zero cost because consumers can just substitute frozen healthy entrees for food they would have purchased anyway. The only cost is the book, according to co-author and Marketdata President, John LaRosa.

Frozen entrees have come a long way since the TV dinners of the 1960s, but not all are created equal in terms of nutrition and taste. The authors based this plan on healthy brands that are lower in sodium and calories, yet taste great. All can be prepared by microwave in 6 minutes or less, making this program perfect for working women.

The authors show you how to choose from popular healthy diet food brands: Weight Watchers, Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, Kashi, Amys, and more. This flexible plan includes lunch, dinner and snacks each day. You get your own exercise program as well. The regular menu contains no more than 2000 mg of sodium/day and the lower-sodium plan limits it to 1500 mg/day much lower than the government-recommended maximum of 2200 mg/day.

Recent Marketdata research shows that 80% of dieters want to lose weight on their own. With no fees required of any kind ever this home-based, convenient and affordable plan provides safe, nutritionally balanced weight loss. The plan can be used indefinitely, losing 1-2 pounds per week.

Common sense, and common cents! Besides convenience, and portion control, a frozen entr�e menu plan means easily budgeting your diet and having some left over for treats such as a new pair of running shoes or a spa visit., according to co-author Susan Burke March, RD.

Marketdatas research points to the following dieting trends and facts:

Marketdata estimates which the quantity of American dieters inside 2012 has risen with 108 million. However, not ALL of these dieters can turn with a structured fat reduction system. Fully 80% of dieters wish To diet by themselvestranslating with 86 million individuals inside the U.S. alone.

2009-2011 were the years of the worth diet. Many dieters changed with free plus low-cost homemade fat reduction programs (Sparkpeople.com, Weightwatchers.com plus additional diet websites), due with the recession.

More homemade dieters plus guys today like to signal up for an anonymous fat reduction model (i.e. sites, send order) where no in-person meetings are needed.

90% of online dieters are woman.

61% of dieters like with employ standard grocery shop food, when 5% desire meal alternatives (shakes, bars), plus just 6% choose with utilize diet organization food.

The Common Cent$ Diet Eliminates

Counting daily points or calories����
Buying pricey diet foods or supplements
Traveling with a fat reduction center for meetings����
Registration fees or contracts����
Ongoing weekly or monthly fees
Injections, prescription drugs, or diet medications.

Bonus With e-book Purchase: Access to a supporting diet website at no charge: TheCommonCentsDiet.com, which includes: helpful articles and videos, tips for online dieting,

fat reduction tools plus calculators, the newest fat reduction marketplace plus business information, fat reduction website by John LaRosa plus Susan Burke March.

About The e-Book

The Common Cent$ Diet For The Busy Girl: Simple Do-it-Yourself Weight Loss, published in October 2011, is an e-book that costs only $ 1.99 and is available for purchase in the Kindle format at Amazon.com. See attachments for a Table of Contents and Sample Chapter.

About The Authors

John LaRosa, BS, MBA, is the founder and President of Marketdata Enterprises, a Tampa, FL market research publisher and consulting firm with a specialty tracking the weight loss market since 1989. Mr. LaRosa has performed consulting projects and custom research for Fortune 500 weight loss companies, entrepreneurs, industry analysts, medical and commercial weight loss chains, MDs and entrepreneurs. Mr. LaRosa is the creator of several weight loss information/review websites: BestDietForMe.com and DietBusinessWatch.com.

Susan Burke March, is a Registered Dietitian, author, consultant and Certified Diabetes Educator. She is a committed professional counselor dedicated to helping people learn strategies to improve their health and accomplish their weight goals. She had a multi-year tenure as VP of Nutrition Services at eDiets.com. Susan is a registered dietitian (RD) and a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Florida.

About Marketdata Enterprises

Marketdata Enterprises, Inc., is an independent market research firm and 23-year analyst of the U.S. weight loss industry since 1989. Marketdata publishes many weight loss market studies, sells dieter leads, and performs consulting. It also operates two leading, free diet review and news websites: BestDietForMe.com, and DietBusinessWatch.com. Mr. LaRosa is available for interviews and consulting.

Contact Information

John LaRosa, Marketdata Enterprises, Inc., Tampa, FL – Phone: 813-907-9090

http://www.marketdataenterprises.com

email: john(at)marketdataenterprises(dot)com

Susan Burke March, Flagler beach, FL Phone: 954-478-1152

email: susan(at)susanburkemarch(dot)com

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Lexington, Massachusetts (PRWEB) March 05, 2012

The results of a new study on Millennial consumers (age 18-29) by the Forbes Consulting Group (http://www.forbesconsulting.com) identifies three distinct subgroups of Millennials providing clear direction for marketers seeking to target this age group with compelling products and communications. These new findings focus upon the feelings Millennials have about their personal health and wellness. The research utilizes Forbes Consultings proprietary MindSight� applied neuroscience technology to access and explain specific emotions that influence consumers’ purchase decisions.

Key Findings from the Millennial Research

The three groups of Millennials that MindSight� identified with respect to personal health and wellness issues include:

����Health Connectors are a group inspired by the requirement with feel like they fit in with others plus lower feelings of insecurity in their lives. They are woman, married, more focused about weight-loss than many other Millennials plus are thick consumers of fat-free foods plus weight-loss programs. They also are more probably with have had plastic or gastric bypass operation. They tend with have a more traditional political outlook than many other Millennials.

����Health Actives are a group inspired by the requirement with feel empowered plus achieve real successes with regard with their wellness plus health. They are guys that are more educated, politically liberal minded plus more probably with remain single than many other Millennials. They spend cash about gym memberships, running gear plus stamina bars. They find out certain wellness foods like complete grain breads, nuts plus seeds, plus quinoa.

����Health Individualists are a group inspired by the requirement with feel they have a specific identity plus individual appearance, as well as find social recognition from others regarding their knowledge plus learning of issues connected with wellness plus health. This group has a high incidence of body tattoos plus piercings. They provide themselves permission with enjoy by smoking plus eating ice cream plus candy over different Millennials. These are typically equally more probably with buy socially responsible brands plus nearby yielded foods.

These three very different segments of Millennials provide a roadmap for marketers seeking to develop compelling messages that resonate with these consumers, says Dr. David Forbes, President and CEO of Forbes Consulting Group. The weight and body-image concerns of Health Connectors, for example, make them ideal targets for fat-free, low-fat, sugar-free products and big-ticket health expenditures. Their emotional desire to belong suggests marketing strategies emphasizing togetherness.

About the Millennial Research

The research included a nationally representative test of 1,000 interviews with Millennial-aged respondents inside the US. The analysis was performed online plus included the utilization of Forbes Consultings proprietary MindSight� technologies with straight access the thoughts of Millennials plus explain what exactly is motivating them with regard with wellness plus health.

About Forbes Consulting Group

Founded inside 1985 plus based inside Lexington, Massachusetts, the Forbes Consulting Group is a strategic plus innovative marketplace analysis firm providing customers with deeper degrees of understanding regarding thoughts plus motivations – plus assisting them gain strategic marketplace benefit found on the strength of the understanding. In its 26-year history, Forbes Consulting Group has become a valued resource for Fortune 500 businesses. For more info, including the chance with obtain a demo of MindSight�, please contact sales(at)forbesconsulting(dot)com.