It is tempting to try to quickly remove the centimeters that weigh down the silhouette. But before trying the proposed solutions here 'stomach bandage, hoodia, Dr. Bernstein's diet and nonsurgical destruction of fat cells - read this article carefully to find out exactly what they promise as well as their potential risks. Rapid solutions for weight loss may give the impression that the good old medical precepts of 'reduced caloric intake and exercise - are out of date. But in the under-regulated world of fast methods, you have to be a savvy consumer. Some of the approaches presented below have been studied and are safer than others. Anyway, before trying one, talk to your doctor. 1. Laparoscopic gastric bandage What is? This intervention is for the obese. During this one-day operation (usually performed under general anesthesia using a tiny camera and a few incisions), the surgeon places an adjustable silicone ring around the upper part of the ...