Free Weight Loss Seminar

The Birmingham Surgery Center is now offering free physician led seminars to discuss weight loss options such as the LAP-band surgery.

“Obesity itself has become a lifelong disease, not a cosmetic issue, nor a moral judgment- and it is becoming a dangerous epidemic.” -- Robert H. Eckel, M.D., vice chairman of the American Heart Association’s Nutrition Committee.

• Obesity is considered the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
• People who are significantly overweight or obese often face serious health consequences including increased risk for premature death, risk for other serious health issues, such as Type II diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.

Am I a candidate?

This is an important decision and may not be right for everyone. Your surgeon will take many things into consideration when deciding if it is the treatment that is best for you. You may be eligible if you meet the following criteria:

• You are at least 18 years old
• BMI of at least 35
• You have been overweight for at least 3 to 5 years
• Your serious weight-loss attempts have had only short term success
• You are prepared to make healthy changes in your eating habits and lifestyle

(Your surgeon may have additional criteria he or she uses)

If you are interested in attending one of our free weight loss seminars please contact our seminar coordinator at (205)329-7688 and we will be glad to provide you with more information.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

***Call for reservations, seating is limited***