Is state-funded obesity surgery a good idea?

by Alan Cooper
(Editor, ObesityCures.com)

Lap band surgery like this could soon be funded by Australian taxpayers

Lap band surgery like this could soon be funded by Australian taxpayers

Should taxpayers have to cough up the cash to fund lap-band surgery for morbidly obese citizens?
That's the question currently being considered by a parliamentary inquiry in Australia.
The Herald Sun reports that the findings of the inquiry are expected shortly and will contain a recommendation on the need for making bariatric surgery - popularly known as lap band surgery - widely available for those considered unable to lose weight through diet, exercise or other means.
What do you think of the plan? Post your views on this page.
For the full story visit...
www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25429803-662,00.html

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Is state-funded obesity surgery a good idea?

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May 04, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lap band surgery saved my life
by: Anonymous

If it wasn't for lap band surgery three years ago I would not be alive today.
There is no state funded bariatric surgery where I live (South Africa) and I had to re-mortgage my house to afford it. Thank goodness that option was available to me, or I wouldn't be around to write this.
Maybe Mr Grumpy needs some surgery of his own? I suggest a heart transplant!
May 04, 2009
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star 		Lap band surgery a waste of tax money
by: Grumpy

Lap band surgery on the state tab? What a waste of taxpayers' money!
I do feel sorry for people who want this operation and can't afford it. But I really don't think the rest us should be forced to bail them out of a lifetime of poor eating and lifestyle choices.
Let's rather spend the tax money on educating our kids to make the right choices.

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