DayOne Health Chicago Offers Free Lap-Band Surgery
DayOne Health, a leading outpatient weight loss surgery program located at the 900 North Michigan Surgery Center in downtown Chicago, is offering the chance to receive LAP-BAND Surgery at no cost plus twelve months of free follow up care.

CHICAGO, IL, August 08, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Between July 24th and October 31st prospective patients may enter the DayOne Health LAP-BAND Give Away Contest. Entrants must submit a 500 word essay that states why they desire LAP-BAND surgery and why they should be chosen among all submissions. A panel consisting of DayOne Health employees and former weight loss surgery patients will select the most compelling submission. The winner will be announced on December 1st and will receive a free LAP-BAND Surgery at the DayOne Health freestanding ambulatory surgery center in Chicago plus twelve months of follow-up care.

Obesity has been recognized as an epidemic national health issue that cannot be solved with diet and exercise alone. In fact, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) has concluded that weight loss surgery may be the only effective, long-term weight loss therapy for those with a BMI over 35. Still, many do not select this effective therapy because of cost.

"Today, over 30% of Illinois residents are classified as obese and are medically qualified for bariatric surgery. However, the economic downturn combined with the challenge in obtaining insurance approval is ruling this therapy out for many eligible Chicago residents. Worse, we've seen an increase in patients who travel to Mexico looking for affordable surgery, only to return and need committed follow-up care in Chicago," says Guita Griffiths, President of DayOne Health." "Our contest is designed to encourage Chicago residents who are considering LAP-BAND Surgery to think about their safety first. Many who enter will find that bariatric surgery is fully or partially covered by their insurance company eliminating the need to travel to Mexico. Others will learn about affordable financing options or tax benefits while one lucky winner will have their surgery covered by DayOne Health."

Patients who seek surgery outside of the country are not guaranteed the same level of care as they are in the United States where Bariatric Centers of Excellence, such as DayOne Health, must demonstrate patient safety and favorable outcomes. In addition, patients are not guaranteed to receive FDA approved medical devices when seeking surgery abroad.

The DayOne Health LAP-BAND Give Away contest is open to all persons who are 18 years of age or older and meet the medical eligibility requirements. Full contest rules and entry forms can be found at www.dayonehealth.com.

If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview, please contact DayOne Health at 312.255.1900 or email pcc-chicago@dayonehealth.com

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