Bariatric Surgery Can Resolve Diabetic Nephropathy gwhqadmin August 14, 2012 Breaking WLS News Bariatric surgery not only improves type 2 diabetes, but can halt the progression of diabetes-related kidney disease, a new study shows.
Nearly Half of Weight Loss Program Participants Drop Out gwhqadmin August 13, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment A recent study showed that 43% of people involved in a weight loss program dropped out before they reached their goal. The drop-out rate was significantly lower for participants who had bariatric surgery, while more than half of those who did not have the surgery quit before achieving their target weight.
Gastric Bypass Leads to Long-Term Benefits gwhqadmin July 25, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Patients who had a gastric bypass had improved overall health even seven years post-op, researchers found, indicating the long-term benefits of bariatric surgery.
Childhood Obesity Rates Rise While Blood Pressure Falls gwhqadmin July 2, 2012 Breaking WLS News Childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed, but oddly, new research does not show a corresponding rise in blood pressure among children.
New Gastric Sleeve Recommendations Offer Best Practices for Surgeons gwhqadmin June 29, 2012 Breaking WLS News A new consensus statement on best practices for gastric sleeve surgery aims to foster standardization and improve safety for the popular weight loss surgery procedure.
Carla Ferrer: From Fat to Fantabulous gwhqadmin June 19, 2012 Fat to Fantabulous 2 Comments In her new show, Fat to Fantabulous, author and speaker Carla Ferrer shares the strategies she used to lose 135 pounds naturally -- without weight loss surgery -- and to keep the weight off for more than 18 years.
Kidney Stones Linked to Obesity, New Research Shows gwhqadmin June 4, 2012 Breaking WLS News The rate of kidney stones has doubled since 1994, according to new research findings that indicate the dramatic rise may be linked to the increased obesity rate in the U.S.
Dr. David Provost Visits India to Teach Latest Bariatric Surgery Techniques gwhqadmin May 3, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Dr. David Provost, faculty advisor for the Weight Loss Surgery Channel and ASMBS Executive Council member, last week traveled to Hyderabad, India to educate local surgeons on the latest bariatric procedures. As a featured presenter, Dr. Provost performed four sleeve gastrectomy surgeries and one gastric bypass revision surgery.