New Tool in the Battle of the Bulge?

At nearly 300 pounds, Groff said she has tried every diet trick she could.

"I did Weight Watchers, I did one of those shake plans, I tried those diet pills," she said, explaining that none of them had worked for her.

After rejecting the idea of gastric-bypass surgery, Groff learned about a new procedure called VBloc therapy.

The new therapy uses laparoscopic surgery to insert a device into the abdomen, just beneath the skin. The device emits electrical signals that block the vagus nerve, which extends from the brain stem to the abdomen and controls hunger. It essentially acts as a pacemaker for hunger, helping patients feel full.

After the device is implanted, patients are required to wear a belt beneath their clothes all day. The belt keeps the device activated and monitors progress.

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