What does the obesity trend in Dayton, Ohio and other U.S. regions mean for the future? As science has clearly shown, obesity can cause or exacerbate many serious – and, in terms of health care costs – potentially expensive conditions like diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, joint disease, hypertension, and others. Before these problems present themselves, many in Dayton, OH are finding out more about obesity help. Dayton bariatric surgery includes Lap Band® surgery. This procedure uses a gastric band so it is sometimes referred to as gastric banding. Dayton weight loss surgery could also include gastric bypass surgery. Although biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch is usually reserved for patients with a BMI >50, it may be used if your surgeon thinks it best. To check your BMI, use the calculator on the left for help.

Home to such institutions of higher education as Wright State University, Dayton and Montgomery county also offer access to various health care systems. These are as follows: Kettering Medical Center, Miami Valley Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospital. 

A trip to Dayton, Ohio for weight loss surgery could also incorporate destinations for tourists and attractions before the procedure. What might these be?  The Dayton International Peace Museum, the Dayton Aviation National Historic Park, the SunWatch Indian Village and Archaeological Park, and the Dayton Institute of Art could be added to your list. Other southwestern Ohio activity selections include Cox Arboretum, the annual Vectren air show, and a road trip to King’s Island amusement park for the day.