1 800 GET THIN is a company with commitment to assisting patients suffering from obesity and obesity-related comorbid conditions. Recent numbers show a twofold increase in the rate of obesity among adults in California compared to just two decades ago. In the belief that it is a step to inverse this trend, 1800 GET THIN creates campaigns with the goal of educating the public about medically-accepted alternative available for people suffering from obesity.
1800GET THIN also assists prospective LAP-BAND® patients to determine whether they have any obesity-related benefits under their insurance policy. 1800GETTHIN believes that obesity should be considered a serious health condition, just as any other acquired disease. Many insurance policies cover the treatments needed for a patient suffering from lung cancer due to years of heavy smoking, and even patients suffering from liver problems due to years of excessive drinking. Although obesity increases the risk of developing obesity-related comorbid conditions, and there is documented success in elimination of these conditions as a result of weight loss with LAP-BAND®, many insurance companies refuse to cover the treatment of these conditions, including sleep apnea, hypertension and diabetes, with LAP-BAND® surgery.
As another step to further help LAP-BAND® patients, 1 800 GET THIN supports seminars presented by independent, certified LAP-BAND® surgeons. Patients attending theseLAP-BAND® seminars can learn more information about the procedure and can review their medical history with an independent medical doctor where together they can determine whether LAP-BAND® surgery can be right for them.
