About 1800 GET THIN

As the recent statistics show, the rate of obesity among adults in California has increased to 20% just over the past 2 decades. 1 800 GET THIN is a company with commitment to help patients suffering from obesity and obesity-related comorbid conditions. In order to attempt to take a step to inverse the upward trend of obesity in California, 1800 GET THIN creates marketing campaigns to educate the general public about medically-proven alternatives to living with obesity.

1800GET THIN believes that obesity is a health condition and is as serious as any other acquired disease. While a patient with liver problems, caused by years of drinking, can have their treatments covered under many health insurance policies, the same is not true for patients suffering from obesity. Although there is documented success that comorbid health conditions related to obesity, such as sleep apnea or diabetes, can be eliminated with weight loss following LAP BAND surgery, many insurance companies refuse to cover the treatment of these conditions with LAP-BAND® surgery. 1800GETTHIN helps prospective LAP-BAND® patients determine whether they have any obesity-related benefits under their current health policies.

To help interested and pre-approved LAP-BAND® patients learn more information about this surgery, 1 800 GET THIN sponsors LAP-BAND® seminars, presented by independent, certified LAP-BAND® surgeons. Patients attending these seminars can review their medical history with a medical doctor and together determine whether this surgery would be the right step for them.

Resource:

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/downloads/obesity_trends_2009.pdf