Weight Loss Surgery at an Older Age

Obesity has become the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. I know a few people who have had weight loss surgery â€" gastric bypass or lap-band surgery â€" later in life. These surgeries can be a godsend for people who have tried all their lives to lose weight. The surgery can provide a shot at a happier, healthier, unencumbered life. Some people are critical of these kinds of surgeries and ask why an obese person can’t just exercise and eat less? I say, You have only one chance