About 1800 GET THIN

1 800 GET THIN is a company that assists patients who are obese, especially those who suffer from obesity-related health conditions, have a healthier life. This is achieved in 3 steps: first, 1800 GET THIN creates a broad marketing campaign with the purpose of informing general public about medically-accepted alternatives to obesity. More than 20% of adults in California are obese and 1800GET THIN believes that informing this class of adults about medically-proven alternatives to obesity is a major step on the way of reversing the upward trend in this class. Second, 1800GETTHIN communicates with prospective LAP-BAND® patients in order to review and analyze their health plan for possible obesity-related health benefits. Obesity is as serious of a problem as any other acquired diseases, and many prospective patients also suffer from obesity-related comorbid conditions. Still, many insurance companies refuse to treat these conditions, including sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes, through LAP-BAND® surgery, although there is documented success that following the loss of weight achieved with the LAP-BAND®, these related conditions are eliminated as well. Third, 1800 GET THIN provides education to pre-qualified patients by sponsoring LAP-BAND® seminars presented by independent LAP-BAND® certified surgeons to allow qualified patients have all their questions answered by an independent medical doctor, who is able to review their medical history and recommend on whether the LAP-BAND® would be the right step for them.

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