Obesity: America's epidemic

For years, Bob Clegg's insurance company paid out some $3,000 a month for doctor visits, drugs and medical devices to treat the health problems caused by his obesity.

In September 2007, when his weight peaked at 380 pounds (172 kg), he had gastric bypass surgery, and now his health issues ? joint pain, sleep apnea and esophageal problems ? have vanished, and so have the medical bills. Click here for full article.