America’s Leading Weight Loss Doctor Gives Back

JOPLIN, Mo. - Sept. 14, 2015 - PRLog -- Joplin, MO – Black Card Books is happy to announce the release of America’s Weight Loss Doctor, Leading Bariatric surgeon and professional author Dr. David Hargroder’s book entitled Obesity, It’s Not a Character Flaw – Weight Loss Surgery – The Alternative When You’re Done with Diets (and Blame). It is with this book that the author plans to give back and help those who are struggling with their weight.

For far too long, society has put a burden of guilt and shame on those who struggle with their weight. According to Dr. Hargroder, far too many people experience prejudice and outright cruelty over their obesity which he illustrates through personal stories told in his patients’ own words. Additionally, he explains how being overweight affects the bottom line of everything in life such as job opportunities, relationships, insurance and medical expenses or just paying for groceries. This is the plight of many victims that Dr. Hargroder and his team work with every day.

Dr. Hargroder offers assurance AND an answer. “Overcoming the weight loss battle is within your reach. You just need to be willing to reach out and take that first step.”

Adults who are about to give up and give into society’s stigma are seeking refuge says Gerald Robert, Publisher of Black Card Books. “Dr. Hargroder provides non-technical explanations to help people wade through the options when it comes to weight loss What makes his book so powerful is the main message reflected in the title . . . OBESITY is NOT a character flaw. This was the first time I had ever heard that notion. This book is a must have for medical professionals, patients and anyone who struggles with weight issues."

In a gesture of giving back, Dr. Hargroder has chosen to support The American Diabetes Association by donating a portion of proceeds from book sales at his Gala Launch Celebration. The community is invited to attend his celebration on Thursday, October 1st.

FREE gifts for attending

GIFT #1: MGB Video Training:

Just for attending this event you will receive full access to Dr. Hargroder’s new Mini Gastric Bypass Video Training Course. With many hours of online video, hundreds of downloadable files, and also full seminar recordings you'll be able to stay on track to understanding and preparing for your upcoming weight loss surgery.

GIFT #2: Digital Book Download:

Just for attending you will receive a FREE digital download of Dr. Hargroder's latest book "Obesity - It's Not A Character Flaw". In this book, you will learn about the dramatic, almost miraculous effect weight loss surgery has on a variety of medical conditions including diabetes, sleep apnea, chronic joint pain, and high blood pressure.

Book Launch Gala and Fundraiser
Date: Thursday, October 1st
Location: Butcher's Block Banquet Hall, 499 W Fountain Road, Joplin MO 64801
Time:  6 PM – 9 PM

About Dr. David Hargroder

Dr. David Hargroder is a graduate of LSU Medical School and completed his surgical residency at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, and completed his kidney and liver transplant fellowship in 1993. He has been in private practice since 1993 and served as vice-chairman and then chairman of the Department of Surgery at Mercy Hospital in Joplin from 2008 through 2012. He is a trauma surgeon, general surgeon, and bariatric surgeon and was the first surgeon trained to perform the Mini-Gastric Bypass by Dr. Robert Rutledge, the founder of the Mini-Gastric Bypass procedure.

In addition to a thriving weight loss practice, Dr. Hargroder is a sought after speaker/trainer, and travels both nationally and internationally to help teach and advise other surgeons and medical professionals about not only the scientific side of weight loss but also the “Human Side” of those who struggle with obesity.

About Black Card Books

Black Card Books is a revolutionary publishing firm unlike any other in the industry. We combine decades of experience in the publishing business with the latest strategies to offer our customers unrivaled publishing services. We’ve published over 300 authors in the last 25 years who have been featured in publications from the Wall Street Journal to Time Magazine. We provide full publishing services and seminars that teach new and experienced authors how to get their book out, written, and published.

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